Larry Hoff joins us again from Canada Olympic Park in Calgary. This morning he'll have bobsledders showing off their skills.

The Vancouver 2010 Winter Games are from Frebruary 12 to February 28. For more information, visit www.vancouver2010.com.

Larry Hoff is back in a special report and he's living the life of an Olympic luger. He will be luging on an Olympic course at Canada Olympic Park in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

The Vancouver 2010 Winter Games are from Frebruary 12 to February 28. For more information, visit www.vancouver2010.com.

Larry Hoff has been an intrepid reporter with the Morning News bringing out smiles, gasps and raised eyebrows from those lucky enough to run into him on the streets. Larry has been with for nearly ten years, dating back to the very beginning of the morning show. His portfolio of fantastic feats and daring segments is a thick one, and it was very difficult to pick out the best ones, but we feel we did a pretty good job. So enjoy this incredible trip down memory lane with the one and only Larry Hoff! We all wish you the best, Larry.

Larry was live at Garden State Plaza with shoppers that are shopping for a good cause.

Throughout the morning, he will be giving four lucky PIX Morning News viewers the chance to win their own shopping sprees at the Garden State Plaza.

5am: $100 Kiehl's Gift Basket
Congratulations, to our winner Victoria Suarez of Teaneck, NJ!
Click here to read the official rules to the Kiel's Giveaway.

6am: $200 Gift Card To Fashion Retailer Torrid
Congratulations, to our winner Gina Valenti of Wantagh, NY!
Click here to read the official rules to the Torrid Giveaway.

7am: $100 Build-A-Bear Gift Card
Congratulations, to our winner Geneva Oliver of Bronx, NY!
Click here to read the official rules to the Build-A-Bear Giveaway.

8am: $100 Westfield Garden State Plaza Gift Card
Congratulations, to our winner Danny Juliano of Staten Island, NY!
Click here to read the official rules to the Build-A-Bear Giveaway.

WCBS-FM is holding its 2nd Annual Radiothon Benefiting Children's Miracle Network Hospitals in Metro New York and New Jersey. Larry Hoff is joining Dan Taylor from WCBS-FM and our own Mr. G, who are participating in the event, at Schneider Children's Hosptial in New Hyde Park.

In the spirit of giving and the season, Larry will join John Franco from Cod Fuel as they give away free heating oil at a local bagel store North Babylon Bagels on Deer Park Ave. Why are they at a bagel store, you ask? Because they're giving away free breakfast as well!

For more on Cod Fuel, visit www.codfuel.com.

Just in time for Hanukah, the first-ever Latke-Palooza is taking place featuring four notable New York City chefs. This latke competition is open to the public to attend and then they can vote for the best Latke.

Chef Jack Kiggins from the Plaza Hotel's Grand Ballroom is one of the chefs participating. Recipes will be judged based on taste, presentation and authenticity.

Tickets cost $25 and are available for purchase online at www.greatperformances.com/store. All proceeds benefit the Sylvia Center, which is a non-profit program that helps fight childhood obesity by teaching children about cooking and growing fresh food.

Larry is playing Santa for the day. He will rappell 22 stories from the historic Landmark Building in Stamford in anticipation of Santa's arrival there this weekend.

On December 3, a group of America's top Major League Eaters will gather at City Crab & Seafood Company in New York City in pursuit of victory at The Slammin' Salmon World Seafood-Eating Contest to kick off the new Broken Lizard movie, The Slammin' Salmon, which will open in theatres on Friday, December 11, 2009.

The professional eaters, including number-three-ranked Bob Shoudt and number-four-ranked Tim Janus (Eater X) will compete for the $2,500 cash purse in the six-minute, all-you-can-eat seafood chowder-eating competition. This is the first time Major League Eaters will consume chowder in competition and it is anticipated that they will consume well more than a gallon in the allotted time.

Members of the Broken Lizard cast will be on hand for the event, and amateur competitors will be chosen to compete alongside the professionals. The Slammin' Salmon, whose subtitle is "Get Your Bib, it's Gonna Get Messy," is directed by Kevin Heffernan and distributed by Anchor Bay Films. It is the latest movie by Broken Lizard (Supertroopers, Beerfest).

For more information, visit www.citycrabnyc.com.

Larry is in Newport section of Jersey City for their tree lighting and grand reopening of Newport Skates, the community's seasonal outdoor ice skating rink. The rink will offer free skating on Wednesday, December 3 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. Families can also enjoy free cookies and hot drinks.

Our Larry Hoff was in search of the holiday spirit today, and he found it at the First Annual Greenwich Reindeer Festival and Santa's Workshop. Larry showed up early to hang out with some lucky kids and of course the legendary cast of reindeer characters: Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Comet, Donner and Blitzen. Santa Claus was also in attendance, listening to Christmas wishes and spreading the holiday cheer.

The event is being held at McArdle's Florist & Garden Center at 48 Arch Street in Greenwich, CT, and benefits Kids in Crisis, a teen outreach program. To find out more about Kids in Crisis, check out their website. More event details are also located here.

Shoppers standing on line since Wednesday night finally made it into the Best Buy in Long Island City this morning, and WPIX's Larry Hoff was there to find out if it was worth the wait. By the time the doors opened to allow eager customers to take advantage of the so-called 'Black Friday' store discounts, the line was wrapped around an impressive four city blocks!

Flat screens, cameras and video games flew off the shelves as the devoted deal-seekers got a jump on the holiday season. For those of you who weren't able to make it to Best Buy this morning, you can always check out the deals on their website.

In the true spirit of giving, homeless residents at the HELP USA shelter on Wards Island in the Bronx will be cooking and serving Thanksgiving dinner for over 200 fellow homeless residents this holiday.

The dozen chefs-in-training are all currently homeless, living in the HELP SEC shelter, and are enrolled in a nine-week Culinary Arts Training program at HELP USA's Ward's Island site. They take daily classes from an inspiring instructor, Chef Daniel MacGuire.

Chef Daniel is a former corporate executive chef with Marriott Hotels who now teaches the homeless residents culinary and life skills to help them succeed in and out of the kitchen. Several students have been placed in restaurants around NYC, and two recent graduates are working as sous-chefs to Chef Daniel in the HELP kitchen at the very shelter where they used to live.

The Culinary Arts Training program is one of several training programs HELP USA offers to its homeless residents in an effort to help them develop skills that will lead to rapid employment and permanent housing placement. HELP USA is a leading national nonprofit providing shelter, jobs, and services to the homeless, by empowering them to become and remain self-reliant.

For more information, visit www.helpusa.org.

Benihana Chef Tony invited Larry Hoff to be the "Chef For The Day" today!

Using one of Benihana's famous Teppanyaki tables, Larry participated in a live cooking lesson with their skilled Chef Tony. From the steaming onion volcano, to the secrets of safely juggling spatulas, he will turn Larry into a skilled chef in no time! They prepared steak, chicken and shrimp on the grill with fried rice.

"Be The Chef" is also part of a package patrons can give as a gift this holiday season, where the recipient can come in to a Benihana Restaurant and learn some cooking skills.

Benihana is located at 47 West 56th Street in Manhattan. For more information, visit www.benihana.com.

As Michelle Obama spectacularly demonstrated on the White House lawn during last month’s Healthy Kids Fair, hula hooping is a great source of exercise.

Betty Shurin (aka Betty Hoops), founder of Betty Hoops Dance Therapy® and Hoop Warriors Kids Program, and designer of the weighted, collapsible Dance Hoop and 4 Rhythm Hoop Dance Workout, will be in the New York City area conducting trainings during the month of November to inspire youth to get healthy and to have fun while doing it. Betty will be offering public hooping classes in Manhattan’s Central Park. She will also be visiting fire stations and police stations to donate hoops.

Benefits of the “Hoop Warriors” Children’s Program:
- Instills physical, mental and emotional health.
- Non-competitive. It challenges and supports children to express themselves.
- A fun and easy way to lose weight and strengthen the immune system.
- Offers the experience is being supported and challenged with no tests.
- Develops concentration of mind-body functions.
- Inspires children to interact with each other and participate in life

For more info, go to www.bettyhoops.com.

American Eagle Outfitters (AE) is launching its flagship store in New York's Times Square today, November 19. As part of the campaign, the store will invite recent customers to pose in its campaign called "15 Seconds of Fame" by stepping into a mini photo studio. Moments later, the photo will be projected onto the 15,000 square feet of LED screens outside the store.

The American Eagle Outfitters flagship store is located in at 1551 Broadway at 46th Street. For more information, visit www.ae.com.

Larry Hoff was live in New Jersey tracking Tammy the Turkey!

Larry was joined by Joe Orland of the New Jersey Turnpike Authority and Bob Eriksen, Regional Biologist of the National Wild Turkey Federation.

For more on the New Jersey Turnpike Authority log onto www.state.nj.us/turnpike.

And for more on the New Jersey State Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation log onto www.njnwtf.org.

Larry's at Red Bank Catholic High School in New Jersey where the students are widely recognized for their sports and performing arts programs.

They have a dance company comprised of an elite group of 16 girls (juniors and seniors). The dance company is so good that the Orange Bowl Committee has asked them to perform in their half time show. Three days prior to the actual game, the girls will have the opportunity to attend conferences and rehearsals with huge choreographers like Chris Judd (So You Think You Can Dance) and Mandy Moore.

For mroe on Red Bank Catholic High School, visit www.redbankcatholic.org.

Today might be an unlucky day for some people. That's because it's Friday the 13th. Our Larry Hoff was in Times Square where folks might be a little superstitious.

Did you avoid any black cats today or walk under a ladder?

Larry Hoff was live at P.J. Clarke's!

Today P.J. Clarke's is hosting the "Shot for Shot" Campaign. Anyone who stops by for a drink at any of the locations - 55th and 3rd, Lincoln Center (in the Empire Hotel) or at the World Financial Center downtown is asked to donate an amount equal to the cost of the drink they are enjoying to help provide care and comfort to the country's most recent veterans and their families. Proceeds will benefit Fisher House

For more info on the Fisher House, log onto www.fisherhouse.org. For more on P.J. Clarke's, log onto www.pjclarkes.com.

Larry also helped to make care packages for the troops with Elysa Garyn, Gift Basket and Website Director of Fairway. If you're interested in sending a Fairway care package log onto
www.fairwaymarket.com.

And he was joined by Ruben Belliard Founder of Warrior Fitness Boot Camp. Their motto, "Train like a Marine, with real Marines. Become a Warrior." If you're interested in taking a class or for more info on Warrior Fitness Boot Camp, log onto www.warriorfitnessbootcamp.com.

It's the 20th anniversary of the Berlin Wall coming down and Larry is celebrating with his friends at Zum Stammtisch Restaurant on Myrtle Avenue in Glendale, Queens.

Larry's cooking with the New York Yankees' Chef at Sofrito's!

Ricardo Cardona from Sofrito and Sazon Restaurants is also the chef for the Yankees. Ricardo is always in the locker room feeding them before and after each of their home games, and does the same for the visiting teams.

Ricardo is teaching Larry how to make the big players' favorite dishes, and even the dish he made when the Yankees won the Series -- his signature seafood paella.

For more on the Yankees, visit yankees.mlb.com. For more on Sofrito and Sazon, visit www.sofritosazon.com.

Bello Is Back! has hit New York City and you can catch it from now through January 18, 2010 at Lincoln Center/Damrosch Park (62nd Street between Columbus & Amsterdam Avenues). Larry spoke to Big Apple Circus Ringmaster Kevin Venardos about the show.

For ticket and show information, visit www.bigapplecircus.org.

Iconic train company gets onboard with first ever pop up store in Rockefeller Center...New York-based Lionel Trains will be opening a pop-up store at 30 Rockefeller Center on 50th Street which will be open November 1st through January 4th. Our Larry Hoff visited the store to help them set up and talk trains all morning and spoke to CEO of Lionel Jerry Calabrese.

This will be Lionel's first ever retail store in 109 years. While many major retailers and toy manufacturers are bracing for the slowest holiday season in at least a decade, Lionel has exhibited double digit growth over the last three years and is expecting record-breaking sales this holiday season.

The 1,100 square foot space will feature a unique train layout as well as a Christmas Tree and will offer about 30 of their top selling items including the Beatles Box Car, the Wizard of Oz Box Car and the Christmas Story. In addition, the store will sell several limited edition celebrity signed trains for charity and host numerous events.

For more information, log onto www.lionel.com.

Tonight the World Cares Center, Inc. is hosting its annual Iron Skillet Cook Off, a unique gastronomic fundraiser in which five firefighters battle against five of New York City's best restaurant chefs to find out who is New York City's hottest chef.

If you'd like to show your support, the Iron Skillet Cook Off is tonight at Strata (915 Broadway). For more information, visit www.ironskilletcookoff.org.

12th Annual Chocolate Show in New York City taking place this weekend on October 30th - November 1st and Larry's giving you a preview.

This gastronomic event is the world's foremost exhibit of chocolate, showcasing over 60 exhibitors, world renowned chocolatiers including Jacques Torres, a chocolate beauty pavilion, chocolate Halloween costumes and designer dresses, a chocolate bookstore presented by Barnes & Noble and more.

For more on the 12th Annual Chocolate Show, visit www.chocolateshow.com.

The Bergen County Fire Academy will do flashover training. They are one of the few centers that can do this. A flashover is where the air in the room gets so hot that it erupts into flames. it's the number one killer of firefighters. they will show us how they train, how to identify a flashover and escape it.

Larry spoke with Senior Fire Instructor Al Gerber about training at the Academy, which is located in Mahwah, New Jersey.

For more on the Bergen County Fire Academy, visit www.co.bergen.nj.us.

Saturday is the 4th Annual Halloween Parade in Newport, Jersey City (just across the Hudson) from 12-3pm and it's going to the dogs! After the Newport Pet Parade, prizes are given out to pets and their owners for the best costumes.

Canis Minor is a boutique for cats and dogs and they will be giving out goody bags for your furry friends and just for bringing them in, the owners will get a spread of refreshments. Ten percent of all sales will help Liberty Humane Society and several prizes and giveaways will be given.

Larry spoke to Daryl Ng, owner of Canis Minor Dog and Cat Boutique, and Andrea Gorlyn, director of Newport Community Affairs .

For more information, log onto www.newportnj.com or www.canisminor.net.

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To help people answer the call to service, AARP has launched its new "Create The Good" website to assist people with finding opportunities to make a difference in their communities -- whether they have five minutes, five hours or five days.

"Create The Good" has partnered with the Entertainment Industries Foundation's IPARTICIPATE to encourage its members to dedicate time to service. AARP's "Create the Good" has partnered with NYC Service, FDNY & American Heart Association to help reach the goal of training 50,000 New Yorkers in CPR.

Working with IPARTICIPATE and NYC Service, AARP is working hard to connect its members with ways to serve. AARP's "Create The Good" is reaching out to its members to help them find opportunities to give back.

To get trained in CPR, go to NYCService.org. For all volunteer opportunities log onto CreateTheGood.org for all volunteer opportunities.

For more info, log onto www.CreateTheGood.org.

Larry's live at the Pelham/Split Rock Golf Course playing golf in his vintage golf costume. The public golf course is hosting a big party for Halloween. The venue will be professionally decorated, there will be a costume contest and commemorative photo, music by DJ Serg (renown New York DJ), drinks, dinner and an illusionist.

For more information, visit pelhamsplitrock.americangolf.com.

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October is Pizza Month and UNO'S Chicago Grill is celebrating their new heart healthy multi-grain pizza crust down in Pix Plaza.

Larry will be learning how to make pizza in the Plaza and will be giving out free samples front the plaza, as well as have pizza on set.

For more information, visit www.unos.com.

The NYC Best Bagger Championship, now in its third year, is the only all metro-NYC event in the year-long, nationwide program in which the best-of-the-best grocery baggers in the country compete for great prizes and the title of North America's Best Bagger.

Contestants are judged on speed, bag-building technique, weight distribution between bags, style, attitude and appearance. Finalists from each of the 18 store D'Agostino chain with 15 stores in Manhattan, and 3 in Westchester County will compete for the title of Metro NY's Best Bagger.

The winner from each store will receive $100 D'AG Gift Certificates and 5,000 S&H Green Points, redeemable at any D'Agostino store, or at the Green Points website, respectively.

Larry's at the D'Agostino's on Tenth Ave (between 54th and 55th Streets).

For more information, visit www.dagnyc.com.

The Bronx Zoo is proud to announce the spooktacular return of Boo at the Zoo to celebrate the Spirit of Halloween and the fun educational side for children.

Kids will be able to learn from pumpkin carving demonstrations, get lost in a hay maze, ride a haunted hayride, watch an animal-themed magic show, and help search for the "lost species" in a haunted safari adventure.

Larry stopped by to carve pumpkins with Manny Romano, expert pumpkin carver, and John Calvelli, Executive Vice President of Public Affairs. He also got a tour of the Haunted Safari with Jim Breheny, Director of the Bronx Zoo.

For more information, visit www.bronxzoo.com.

Dunkin' Donuts is celebrating the "pumpkin" all October and will be unveiling its seasonal menu items, which includes the pumpkin latte, pumpkin coffee and pumpkin muffins.

Today, Dunkin' Donuts will be giving away samples of their Pumpkin Latte to all consumers who visit PIX Plaza (42nd Street and Second Avenue) from 5am-9am.

Dunkin' Donuts Executive Chef Stan Frankenthaler will also be on hand to create a delicious Dunkin' Donuts Pumpkin Latte Trifle.

For more on Dunkin' Donuts, visit www.dunkindonuts.com.

Larry's got a workout based on the Great White Way!

He was live in PIX Plaza dancing to show tunes with "Broadway Bodies".

Larry Hoff has football fever. He was live at Mepham High School in Bellmore, Long Island to get a quick fix.

Larry was hitting the iron with some future NFL stars and getting some much needed pointers.

Larry was live at The Sports Center At Chelsea Piers for the Fourth Annual Dance Aid.

Gentleman, start your engines! Larry's getting ready for the Great Neck Plaza Autofest and Street Festival on October 11.

Larry will be checking out some of the hottest classic cars, learn some dance moves from the kids who will be performing at the festival and sample some of the local fare.

For more information, visit shopgreatneck.com.

Classic Harbor Line Yachts is letting Larry aboard the Adirondack, a gorgeous 80-feet classic-style yacht. He's at Chelsea Piers on Pier 62 at West 22nd Street.

It's all for NY Classic Week, four days of Classic Schooner races that include going around Governors Island, Verrazano Bridge and the Statue of Liberty. Races start at 12pm each day and the Schooners will be milling around all morning along the Hudson River and NY Harbor –America’s most historic waterway and national treasure. The best land viewing locations are at Battery Park and Liberty State Park in New Jersey.

Tickets are available to ride the Adirondack that leaves Chelsea Piers at 11am. For more information on the race and tickets for the Adirondack got to www.sail-nyc.com or call (212) 627-1825. If you mention "WB11", you'll get $15 off all tickets for the races and for the spectator yacht.

The NYC Classic Week Schooner Races, is from October 8 to October 12. For more information, visit nyharborsailing.com.

Larry's decorating and giving out free cookies with Corso's Cookies. Corso's Cookies and Vera Bradley have combined beautiful design with delicious sweets to create the perfect gift to let a dear friend or family member know how much you care.

Available in one size only, this seven cookie bouquet is made from our famous butter shortbread cookies, each one hand-decorated with designs from the Vera Bradley Hope Garden Collection. Twenty percent of each sale from your purchase of the Hope Garden Cookie Bouquet will benefit the Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer.

For more information, visit www.corsoscookies.com.

Larry is live at Hofstra University playing football with the team as they gear up for Homecoming.

For more information on the team, visit www.gohofstra.com.

Larry is in Central Park with a few of man's best friend and Extreme Pet Trainer Zak George! Zak will show Larry how to teach his pets unbelievable tricks like bowling, picking up the dishes and finding the remote.

SUPERFETCH Quick Facts
• SUPERFETCH premieres Saturday, October 3 at 8 PM (ET/PT) with two back-to-back episodes.

• SUPERFETCH is a different type of training show because these pets don’t need to be “fixed”; they are perfect just as they are. We are taking great dogs and making them even better.

• SUPERFETCH follows Zak as he works with pet parents and shows them how to transform their ordinary pet into a trick-doing stunt jockey and in the process strengthens the bond they have with their beloved companion.

• Zak shows pet parents step by step how to teach their animals new and unbelievable tricks. While he is there to support and give guidance, the parents are really the ones training their pets.

Larry is live with SUNation in Oakdale, New York. This company is the largest installer of solar panels on Long Island. They are building a large solar panel array on the roof of their building, it will be the largest on LI when finished.

Larry is helping to bring panels up to the roof, helping to install panels and working with teams to set up part of the array.

Renewable Energy Long Island will be hosting solar tour day on Saturday, October 3 and SUNation is on the tour route.

For more information, visit www.solar-estimate.org and www.renewableenergylongisland.org.

The Battle of the Badges is the premiere local boxing event featuring the NYPD vs. FDNY.

The rivalry has been strong for 27 years, dating back to 1982. The departments are currently tied at 13 victories apiece and this year, the tie-breaking game will return to Madison Square Garden. A portion of the proceeds from the event will benefit the NY Firefighters Benevolent Association and the NYPD Fighting Finest.

"Battle of the Badges presented by Budweiser" is set to return to the Mecca of Boxing, Madison Square Garden. The NYPD will go head-to-head in the ring with the FDNY, for the 27th consecutive year, on Friday, October 9 at 7 p.m. from the WaMu Theater at Madison Square Garden.

Tickets for the "Battle of the Badges presented by Budweiser" are priced at $65.00, $50.00, and $30.00, are currently on sale and can be purchased at the Madison Square Garden Box Office, all Ticketmaster outlets or online at www.thegarden.com.

Today, New Yorkers will trade in their work attire for a bathing suit and a chance to win a free suite at Harrah Resort's luxury Waterfront Tower.

Harrah's Resort Atlantic City Bikini Team is handing out 6,000 free guest rooms as part of the "Suits For Suites" promotion. Harrah's Resort Atlantic City is replicating The Pool's endless summer appeal with cabanas, swimsuits and famous DJ Roxy Cottontail and Tamara Sky spinning tunes all day long.

To participate in the "Suits For Suites" contest, stop by South Street Seaport (Corner of Fulton and Front Streets) today, September 29 from 11am to 7pm. For more information, visit www.harrahsresort.com.

Larry Hoff took a surprise trip to Suki's house on Staten Island to help her prepare for her return to work and introduce everyone to Kiran for the first time!

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Larry's learning how to surf in honor of the unsOund Pro Surf Competition has been taking place from Thursday, September 23 and will end Sunday, September 27.

This Saturday at Lincoln Blvd is the Mens and Jr Pro Action, Round 1 Women's and Long Board Pro and Semi-Final and Finals Action for all divisions. DJ "Vynl Ritchie" spinning on the beach from 12-4. Autograph signing with unsOund team riders Balaram Stack, Ryan Carlson and TJ Gumiela and will also take place.

For more information, visit www.nynjsurf.com.

Today, Tom Colicchio, cookbook author and owner of Craft Restaurants, will be at the grand opening of the Diet Coke Pop-Up Kitchen in Manhattan preparing sandwiches from his book ‘wichcraft. And, since it is the back to work/school season what better time for a story on how to upgrade your lunchbox, then with help from a renowned chef?

With more and more people bringing their lunch to work, (in 2007 alone, 8.5 billion lunches were brought to work) Chef Colicchio will create beautifully crafted, artisanal lunchbox sandwiches that are not only simple to make, but are also nutritious. He can discuss everything from the perfect lunchbox combination-- from selecting the right bread and condiments, to pairing it with the perfect beverage.

By the end of the day Chef Colicchio and Diet Coke plan to have 1,000 sandwiches made to donate to City Harvest, a non-profit organization dedicated to feeding New York City's hungry men, women and children.

This charity sandwich making event will kick off more than a week of events at the Diet Coke Pop-Up Kitchen where New Yorkers can enjoy a free sandwich and Diet Coke, healthy snack pairings and participate in fun sweepstakes. Free sandwich and Diet Coke giveaway to the first 250 people this afternoon.

Larry's dancing with former Rockette, Mary Six Rupert. She danced with the famous dance troupe for 13 years. She'll teach Larry some signature moves including their eye high kick.

Mary is helping the American Association for Physical Activity and Recreation launch "Get A Kick Out Of Life," a public education campaign to urge those with squeaky, creaky joints to take control of their life and seek treatment options so they too can resume doing the things they love.

Mary shared her story of working for the world famous Radio City Rockettes, discussed how years of training and performing nearly destroyed her knees and demonstrated exercises and stretches to help protect and strengthen the knees

You can join the fun at Bridge for Dance at 2726 Broadway, 3rd floor, in New York.

For more on the American Association for Physical Activity and Recreation , visit www.oakneerelief.com.

Larry is live at the Meadowlands for the MX vs. ATV Reflex Event. Larry puts himself in the biker's seat for an awesome motocross clinic and finds out firsthand who wins the battle between MX and ATVs. Professional motocross racer Jolene Van Vugt, the first female to backflip a dirt bike, will be his guide on this thrilling, high-flying adventure!

Larry the Electric Guy is live at the Con Edison Learning Center in Long Island City and learning about the electric company.

The 185,000 square feet Con Edison Learning Center has spectacular water views of the United Nations Building and the midtown skyline, one of New York's best kept secrets.
Just one train stop from Grand Central Station, the nine-acre site boasts a 200-seat auditorium/meeting center, multiple computer classrooms, a technical business library complete with Internet access, a nuclear power plant simulator, several customized energy-specific training sites, and enough parking for nearly 400 cars.

The Learning Center's primary objective is retraining Con Edison employees for new skills and responsibilities in an effort to reduce customer costs. Use of the Queens center as a convenient, cost effective business and meeting center alternative to Manhattan locations has also proven to be successful.

Larry is checking out the Con Edison bucket truck learning how Con Edison crews make electric line repairs at high altitudes, learn how to climb a utility pole and get green energy saving tips.

For more information, visit www.coned.com/tlc.

Larry is live with the people of non-profit organization SHARE, who is having their annual event on September 21 for breast cancer awareness. He'll be at a restaurant cooking with top celeb chefs who are battling ovarian and breast cancer.

For more information, visit www.sharecancersupport.org.

The First National "Masskrugstemmen" Championship will be held for the first time this year at "Oktoberfest in Central Park" on Saturday, September 19 the same day of the German-American Steuben Parade. A "masskrug" is the litter glass stein from the Oktoberfest in Munchen. It's not a beer drinking contest, but rather it is a test of strength and endurance!

Contestants stand side-by-side in line, a full masskrug of fine Hofbrau at the end of their outstretched arm, and the last man/woman standing wins the contest; the Bavarian version of the Hot Dog Eating contest! Contestants who have won regional contests across the country will be flown to NYC from Las Vegas, Miami, Cleveland, Milwaukee, Pittsburgh, and other cities to attend the Oktoberfest in Central Park (September 19th, 2 pm) and will compete for the National Title. The first prize is a trip for two to the beautiful city of Munchen, where the winner will be given a private tour of the legendary Hofbrauhaus, and of course be treated to dinner and possibly a bier or two!

For more information, visit www.hofbrauhauslasvegas.com.

Bark Hot Dogs brings with it a new approach to fast food that relies on local and sustainable ingredients of the highest quality. Bark's condiments -- including sauerkraut, coleslaw, pickles and relish -- are all made in-house and from scratch. The hot dogs are made upstate by an Austrian sausage maker. Larry's talking to Bark Hot Dogs co-owners and chefs Brandon Gillis and Joshua Sharkey.

And in case you didn't know: Bark's Hot Dogs are the ones served at Mets games at Citi Field in the Sterling Club seats, the new stadium's most premiere section where Seinfeld, Trump, Madonna all prefer to sit.

Bark Hot Dogs is located at 474 Bergen Street (at Flatbush Ave), Park Slope, Brooklyn. For more information, visit www.barkhotdogs.com.

Rosh Hashanah begins at sundown on Thursday, September 17 and two large carts will be in Times Square and Penn Station handing out apples and honey to commuters. Larry's at Penn Station giving commuters a special, healthy meal.

The 82nd Annual Feast of San Gennaro, New York City’s longest-running, biggest and most revered religious outdoor festival, will be held from now through Sunday, September 20, 2009, on the streets of historic Little Italy, the lower Manhattan neighborhood which served as the first home in America for hundreds of thousands of Italian immigrants who came here seeking to improve their lives beginning in the early 20th century.

Presented annually since 1996 by Figli di San Gennaro, Inc. (Children of San Gennaro), a not-for-profit community organization dedicated to keeping alive the spirit and faith of the early Italian immigrants, this year’s Feast will once again attract more than one-million people from the four corners of the globe to the streets of Little Italy to participate in the annual Salute to the Patron Saint of Naples.

Although this is a celebration of faith, the Feast of San Gennaro is known the world over for its festive atmosphere, an 11-day event featuring religious processions and colorful parades, free musical entertainment every day, a wide variety of ethnic food delicacies, charming restaurants and cafes and even a world-famous cannoli-eating competition!

The 14th Street Y is sock-hopping back to the '50s! Larry's talking to Camille Diamond, director of membership and community relations, about the event.

Put on your poodle skirts and come on down to their "'50s Sock Hop" Open House & End-of-Summer Bash − a free day of fun activities for kids and families at the 14th Street Y on Sunday, Sept. 13th!

They'll have some old-time '50s favorites like hula hooping with our Groove Hoopers − a cool new way to workout with hula hoops, where you manipulate the hoops in ways you never imagined! And don't forget jumping rope with their Punk Rope instructors! Punk Rope is a playful mash-up of recess and exercise, and they'll do it to the tune of upbeat 50's classics.

And finally: come on and do the twist, while twirling basketballs on your finger! The Hoop Wizard − the famous basketball entertainer who performs basketball tricks & skits − will be on hand to amaze you with his twirls and twists. Other fun activities will include: a rooftop carnival, outdoor kids concert featuring current Y music instructors, homespun merry-go-round, little playroom playtime for toddlers, and raffle & prize giveaways.

The 14th Street Y is located at 344 East 14th Street (betn First & Second Avenues). For more information, visit www.14streety.org.

Larry's live at Billy's Bakery for the launch of the NYC Go Orange Campaign which starts today September 8 through December 31.

Between now and the end of the year some 300 partners will have joined WPIX and Billy's Bakery to Go Orange to raise food, funds and awareness for hunger-relief. Orange is the color of hunger awareness. The focus will be on hunger in New York City and what New Yorkers can do to help other New Yorkers. About 1.3 million New Yorkers depend on the Food Bank.

Half of all New York City residents are struggling to put food on the table and one child in five must rely on a soup kitchen or food pantry to survive. Despite the fact that the Food Bank distributed 60 million pounds of food last year, we can't keep up with the demand. Never before in our history (and we've been around for 26 years) have we seen so many New Yorkers struggling to feed their families. From seniors, children and the working poor to the increasing number of city residents who are facing unemployment - the recession has been unforgiving. And in many respects, we expect the situation to be worse in 2010.

For more information, visit www.goorange.org or www.foodbanknyc.org.

Larry was in PIX Plaza with magician Brian Brushwood.

As a magician, Brushwood’s wise to all the tricks used by frauds, tricksters and scam artists. Now he’s ready to take Larry to scam school and show him some illusions like fire eating and hammering a nail in his nose!

For more information on Brushwood, visit www.shwood.com.

The 2009 National Beach Tennis Championship will be held Labor Day weekend in Long Beach. and it's described as "Lollapalooza meets tennis on the beach." Larry's talking to beach tennis pros Alyssa Freeman and Nadia Johnston about this event.

Beach Tennis USA is the organization responsible for launching the pro sport of beach tennis in North America, will hold its 2009 National Beach Tennis Championship in Long Beach, New York on Labor Day Weekend. The National Championship tournament, which is the final event of a 10-city tour, will be held Saturday and Sunday, September 5 and 6 and will be taped for broadcast on Tennis Channel. The event site is located on the beach at Riverside Boulevard near the Boardwalk in Long Beach, New York.

To learn more about the great sport of beach tennis or to register to play, visit www.beachtennisusa.net.

More and more families are finding the new oasis where their children can have fun, stay active and keep cool throughout the hot summer.

Called Unbelieva-Bills, the indoor amusement spot for the family is affordable, convenient and safe. "We designed the space and entertainment so that there is truly something for everyone - play dates for youngsters, children of all ages and kids at heart," said owner Bill Dubiel.

Unbelieva-Bills is the ultimate Everything Entertainment center for families, children and everyone who enjoys having fun. Unbelieva-Bills is located at 312 Bloomfield Avenue in Montclair, New Jersey. For more information, visit www.unbelieva-bills.com.

The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus are bringing a special installation of The Greatest Show On Earth - "The Coney Island Boom-A-Ring!" - to Coney Island this summer.

The show will include Vicenta Pages and her seven white Bengal tigers; the Urias family, known as The First Family of the Motorcycle Globe; the New York debut of The Negrey Troupe, a world-renowned retinue of Russian acrobats; "Eccentric Personality Extraordinaire" Justin Case; and a trio of Asian elephants. The show will run on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from June 18th through September 7th.

The Coney Island Boom-A-Ring is at West 21st Street (between Surf Ave and the boardwalk) in Coney Island, Brooklyn.

Larry's talking to Jason Gibson, spokesperson from Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey
Aerialist Liina Aunola, Karl Wynn on the Wheel of Steel and the Urias Family in the Motorcycle Globe of Steel.

For more information, visit http://www.ringling.com.

Larry's taking the plunge and swimming with the fishes. He'll check out the sharks at Atlantis Marine World.

You can check out these aquatic animals too! Atlantis Marine World is located at 431 East Main Street in Riverhead, NY. For more information, visit www.atlantismarineworld.com.

Larry will be live at Dulce de Leche Bakery in West New York, New Jersey making empanadas and facturas (croissants) and other Argentine treats.

Dulce de Leche Bakery is located at 6606 Bergenline Avenue, West New York, NJ. For more information, visit www.dulcedelechebakery.com.

Larry is live at the New Jersey Cheer Factory to fine-tune his tumbling and cheerleading skill. The 20,000 square facility has everything for teaching students the sport of cheerleading. A variety of classes are offered. There's also cheer leading camp. The facility also has its own squad - the Comets.

The New Jersey Cheer Factory is located at 10 Alvin Court in East Brunswick, NJ. For more information, go to www.njcheerfactory.com.

Acclaimed salsa instructor Carlos Konig is hosting a free salsa event in Central Park on tomorrow from 5:30-8:30 p.m.

It's a yearly event for the last nine years. His students perform with him and he teaches a short lesson. Larry went along with the ride and got in touch with his inner salsa beast, with Konig's help.

Konig has been teaching salsa in New York for the last 15 years. His studio is in midtown Manhattan, where he teaches Monday through Friday. He also has a salsa social three times a month, which is where the dancers go and polish their dance skills.

Central Park Salsa with Carlos Konig is tomorrow, Saturday, August 15 at 5:30pm to 8:30pm at the Naumburg Bandshell (72nd Street, across from Bethesda Fountain). For more information, visit www.salsanewyork.com. For more information on Konig, visit www.carloskonig.com.

On Saturday, the New York Islanders will be hosting tryouts for Ice Girls. It's hockey's version of a cheerleader but they also clean the ice during games, interact with fans and make tons of community relations appearances.

Larry is going to skate with some of the ladies trying out for the squad at Iceworks in Syosset, NY.

For more information, visit islanders.nhl.com.

Larry is live at Playland Park with the World Famous Wallendas. The daredevil family will show off their high wire act, and teach Larry how to perform some stunts.

You can catch the World Famous Wallendas at Playland Park (located at Playland Parkway, Rye, NY 10580) from now until Labor Day. For more information, visit www.ryeplayland.org. For more on the World Famous Wallendas, visit wallendaenterprises.com.

Bliss Spa's gorilla marketing team is hitting the streets of New York City to wage war against unwanted hair. Our team of gorillas and bikini girls will be handing out free Bliss product samples and spa waxing offers. Larry's, a gorilla himself, checking this out and getting his back waxed. Ouch!

Call and make an appointment. If you mention the word "gorilla" you get 20 percent off your bikini wax and/or 20 percent off waxing products!

For more information, visit www.blissworld.com.

New York school nurses are responsible for the well-being of over 1,000 kids each. Nurses can’t be everywhere at once, so Jean will share her tips for maintaining a healthy home and classroom.

Nearly 70% of student illnesses in 2008 did not happen during the "typical" cold and flu season. Kids can begin practicing so these tips are second nature when they head back to school.

Larry spoke to Jean Grabeel, Executive Committee member of the National Association of School Nurses, about "Battle The Bug" at the Bonx Zoo -- an interactive exhibit designed to provide tips for fighting cold and flu viruses. He also took a look at their Whack-a-Bug Game
Battle the Bug Video Game (it literally “sneezes” on kids!), and Trap-a-Bug, where kids try to catch figurative cold and flu viruses in a windy booth.

For more information, visit www.bronxzoo.com.

Today, August 5 is National Oyster Day and Larry's in White Plains celebrating the holiday with an oyster shucking contest and an oyster tasting.

He'll talk to Jeff Tenner, executive chef at Legal Sea Foods, who will share interesting oyster facts such as: oysters may change their sex one or more times in their lifetime and oysters are a good source of Vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, C and D.

You can join Larry at Legal Sea Foods at City Center at 5 Mamaroneck Avenue, White Plains, NY 10601. For more on Legal Sea Foods, visit www.legalseafoods.com.

Magic Sauce is a small company that was started in Kings Park, Long Island by Anthony Mirando and Ron Worthington. A little over a year ago, their first bottle of Magic Sauce, a first of its kind an all-natural marinade and finishing sauce, sold at the Smithtown Fair.

Since then they are in three independent supermarkets chains, The Bagel Cafe in Las Vegas Nevada, the Jersey shore and a few local independent meat and fish markets, as well as a large wholesaler; who is selling Magic Sauce to many public schools to make there children eat there veggies.

Now they're putting our anchors and PIX Plaza commuters to the Magic Sauce Challenge by preparing and tasting:
1. A salad prepared with a regular dressing and one with Magic Sauce
2. Grilled chicken plain, and one marinated with Magic Sauce
3. Grilled London broil plain, and one marinated with Magic Sauce
4. Roasted vegetables plain and marinated
5. Ice cream (which is a showstopper at fairs)

For more information, visit www.magic-sauce.com.

Sac’s Place, Astoria’s landmark Italian restaurant and coal oven pizzeria, celebrated its 20th anniversary tonight during a reception attended by dozens of “regulars” and local civic and community leaders. During the event, owners Anthony and Domenico Sacramone announced that all menu items and pizzas will return to their original 1989 prices from August 19-23 in celebration of their two-decade milestone.

Sac’s Place opened for business on August 19, 1989 and continues to offer an affordable and diverse array of Italian menu items as well as a selection of almost 100 bottles of wine. Traditional dishes like eggplant parmigiana, fried calamari, veal marsala and Mamma Sacramone’s famous homemade pastas have made Sac’s a neighborhood favorite. The 2009 Zagat Guide cited Sac’s “amazing” thin crust pizza topped with “quality” ingredients as well as its “friendly” atmosphere.

Sac’s Place isn’t just enjoyed by locals, it has catered to many celebrities like Jon Bon Jovi and director Ron Howard, who have requested their food on dozens of occasions while filming at nearby Silvercup Studios. In fact, Sac’s food was so popular at the studios that Soprano’s script writers named a character after them called “Johnny Sac.”

Sac’s Place is located at 25-41 Broadway in Astoria, Queens. Off-site catering is available as well as on-site parties of up to 70 people. Restaurant and pizzeria hours: Sunday-Thursday, noon-11pm. Friday and Saturday, noon-midnight.

For more information go to www.sacsplace.com or call (718) 204-5002.

Larry's at the Nespresso pop up store at Sur La Table in Soho. He's teamed up with "Top Chef" Season 4 contestant and Chef/Owner or 24 Prince Nikki Cascone, as well as Executive Chef Brad Thompson to cook with coffee!

You can stop by Sur La Table to sample Nespresso from July 31st to August 9th. The store is located at 75 Spring St., New York, NY 10012.

For info on Nespresso's new coffee machine Citiz, log onto www.nespresso.com/citiz.

Larry's live this morning in the heart of Hell's Kitchen at Mother Burger to cook some delicacies from their mouth-watering menu.

At Mother Burger, all their burgers are made with all-natural, humanely-raised, antibiotic and hormone-free products - ensuring customers are eating the best burgers in NYC. So Hoff will be taking a bite out of this trendy Big Apple eatery, to find out what the buzz is all about. He'll learn how to make Mother Burgers, Superbowl Salads and Mother Shakes.

Mother Burger is located at the World Wide Plaza at 329 West 49th Street (between 8th and 9th Avenues). For more information, visit www.yelp.com/biz/mother-burger-new-york.

Larry is staying fit and cool on Long Island with kayaking, boarding and sail kayaking on Long Island.

Situated on the water in Island Park, Empire Kayaks carries a complete line of top quality kayaks and accessories. Their waterfront location provides access to sensational paddling. Experience nature and wildlife from a new perspective as you paddle the bays,creeks and marshes of Nassau County's South Shore.

Stop by Empire Kayaks for sales, equipment, rentals, instruction and tours. Empire Kayaks is located at 4 Empire Blvd., Island Park, NY 11558. For more information, visit www.empirekayaks.com or call (516) 889-8300.

Brooklyn Bowl, the highly anticipated 16-lane bowling alley, 600-capacity performance venue with food by Blue Ribbon in Brooklyn's Williamsburg neighborhood, is open for business.

Larry's getting his game on and you can join him at the Brooklyn Bowl, located at 61 Wythe Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211.

For more information, visit brooklynbowl.com.

The 27th Annual Quick Chek New Jersey Festival of Ballooning in association with PNC Bank, the largest summertime hot air balloon and music festival in North America, is set to take off July 24 thru July 26 with new special shaped balloons, its biggest concert lineup, and morning-through-night family entertainment. Affordability is the theme this year!

This weekend is supposed to be beautiful! And while you’re out enjoying the sun at the New Jersey Balloon Festival, it’s important to remember to protect yourself from the harsh UV rays. The folks at UV Sun Sense, will be handing out their easy to use wrist bands which tells you when to apply sun screen and when to hit the shade!

Larry's showing off his muscles at Hybrid Athletics. They gym is a strongman-friendly gym. They offer open strongman hours for anyone who wants to practice with the real thing, including tires, atlas stones, fat bars, grip toys, kegs, sandbags, chains, sledgehammers, pulling/pushing sleds and harnesses. Larry spoke to Rob Orlando, owner of Hybrid Athletics.

You can visit Larry this morning at Hybrid Athletics, 7 Hyde Street, Lower Level, Stamford, CT 06907. For more information, visit www.crossfit-strongman.com.

Larry is live at Liberty Science Center featuring the teachers attending the Mickelson ExxonMobil Teachers Academy.

We spoke to Truman Bell, senior program officer, education and diversity for ExxonMobil. He talked about the Science Center's experiments and showcased the Teachers Academy and highlight ExxonMobil's commitment to math and science education.

This week, 200 teachers from all 50 states are attending the National Mickelson ExxonMobil Teachers Academy at Liberty Science Center. The 200 teachers were selected to attend the Academy after applying online last year at sendmyteacher.com.

The National Science Teachers Association and National Council of Teachers of Mathematics selected the 200 teachers based on their qualifications, dedication to inspiring students at an early age and overall commitment to enhancing the teaching profession.

The Mickelson ExxonMobil Teachers Academy is a professional development program designed to deepen teachers' understanding of math and science. At the Academy, third- through fifth-grade teachers spend five, all-expense paid days exploring and learning hands-on experiments to inspire students in math and science at an early age. To date, more than 1,700 teachers have attended the Academy affecting thousands of students across the country.

Teachers can apply to attend the 2010 Academy by logging onto SendMyTeacher.com.

The Mickelson ExxonMobil Teachers Academy at Liberty Science Center is located at 222 Jersey City Boulevard, Jersey City, NJ 07305. For more on the Liberty Science Center, visit www.lsc.org.

McHoff will be McDonald's to celebrate the recent launch of a new line of coffees at the McCafe at 160 Broadway in Manhattan.

The coffee wars have been moving at full steam since McDonald's introduced McCafé, a new line of coffees made with fresh ground espresso and steamed whole milk. Larry will work behind the counter serving customers.

For more information, visit www.mcdonalds.com.

Camp is in session and Larry Hoff is there. He's skating with campers at Chelsea Pier's Ice Skating Camp.

Summer Ice Skating Camp offers instruction for skaters of all ability levels. Our supportive, international coaching staff introduces campers to the fun and fundamentals of skating, whether you want to figure skate, play hockey or just enjoy the coolest sport in the world. Low camper-to-teacher ratios ensure personal attention and maximize safety. Camp is open to boys and girls ages 6 - 16. Sky Rink also offers a Champions Figure Skating camp for higher-level skaters.

Sessions are one week long so you can register for any week you want. Prices range depending on weeks but they are as low as $590. Camps run until September 4th. Kids as young as three can register for preschool skating camp. The Champions camp has kids as old as 18. We are one of the few places that has camps that appeal even to teenagers since some parents are forgoing weeks and weeks of sleep away camp based on price.

For more information, log onto www.chelseapiers.com.

Grab your shovels, buckets and bathing suits! The 23rd Annual New Jersey Sandcastle Contest is set for Wednesday, July 15 at Belmar's 18th Avenue Beach. The event is free and open to participants of all ages. Three prize places will be awarded in six individual categories: 7 & under, 8-11, 12-15, 16 & up, Day Camps and Families. An award will also be presented to "Best on the Beach."

For more information, visit www.njsandcastle.com.

Larry's checking out Stretch & Flex -- a work program that goes to different sites to promote health and fitness in the workplace. He will join hundreds of workers at the Croton Filtration worksite as they go through the program.

You can watch the workout at Croton Filtration, located at 3701 Jerome Ave. Bronx, NY 10467.

Rahal-Letterman BMW M3 race car that competes in the American Le Mans Series will have its show car on display at BMW's Manhattan showroom. Larry will check out the car and then try out the American Le Mans Similator.

For more on the car, visit www.rahal.com.

Women's Health's annual summer festival, "Are You Game?" is returning to New York for the third year. Building on the success of last year's events in New York and Chicago, which were attended by more than 4,000 people.

The event will allow urban women to experience the ultimate in outdoor fun and adventure. "Are You Game?" will be open to the public at no cost and will offer a host of fun and athletic challenges and activities, such as: Euro Bungee, Rock Climbing, Beauty and Spa Treatments, Workout Classes including: Masala Bhangra, Million Dollar Knockout, Hula Hoop Pilates, and more!

Are You Game will take place tomorrow from 10 am to 5 pm at Manhattan's Hudson River Park at Pier 46, between Charles Street and West Street.

For more information on the festival, visit: www.womenshealthmag.com

Larry is riding in style with NYC Ducks and hitting the Hudson!

NYC Ducks is New York City's only amphibious land and water tour. The tour uses vehicles designed to resemble the Half Moon, which travel with a costumed captain and tour guide from Times Square, past the Empire State Building and other sites to the Ducks Theatre at the Hudson River. After the three-minute show, Ducks splash into the Hudson River for the water portion of the trip.

For more information on the NYC Ducks, visit: www.coachusa.com/nycducks.

Larry has gone fishin'! He spoke with us live from the Bay Park Fishing Station in Oceanside, Long Island. He showed us how to bait and cast.

Established in 1982, Bay Park Fishing Station offers Gulf Diesel Fuel and 89 Octane Gasoline, along with fresh and frozen baits, custom rods, offshore and inshore rods and reels, all lures and terminal tackle--featuring Bay Park Spreader Bars and Offshore lures. Bay Park Fishing Station also offers a full stock of wet weather gear and boots.

Bay Park Fishing Station is located at 480A Reina Road Oceanside, NY 11572. For more info, visit: www.bayparkfishing.com.

The summer heat is bearing down on us, so what better way to cool off than to treat yourself to some Carvel?

Larry checked in with us from a Carvel in Brooklyn, where he prepared some treats, as well as some ice-cold drinks. Visit a Carvel near you so you could keep your cool, no matter how humid it gets!

Larry paid a visit to Philippe Express, one of the newest eateries from Philippe Chow. There, he showed off his skills when it came to playing with dough, spinning noodles, and cooking them. He also treated his tastebuds to the restaurant's renowned chicken satay dish.

Philippe Express is located on 469 6th Avenue between 11th and 12th. For more information on the restaurant, please visit: www.philippechow.com/express.

The spectacular Big Apple Circus is back in town for its 31st season with Play On! - a brand new, magical music box of a show!

Play On! is a circus symphony of astonishing acts and side-splitting laughter, propelled by a jazzy mix of classical, soul and rock & roll from the best circus band in the land! While the title is from Shakespeare (If music be the food of love, play on!), Play On! is pure circus, featuring the world's finest artists under a classic Big Top tent, performing in the intimate setting of a single ring!

There are high-spirited Colombians on the flying trapeze; an acrobatic Chinese ballerina, pirouetting on top of her partner; jazzed-up juggling twins from America; Russians springing skyward from their Russian barre; a talented troupe of Italian dogs; and the breath-taking exploits of Big Apple Circus equestrians vaulting onto galloping horses. Not to mention our incomparable paragon of love and laughter, Grandma the Clown!

No seat under the Big Top is more than 50 feet from the ring, so even if you're very small you won't miss a thing - it's the finest family entertainment around!

For more information, visit www.bigapplecircus.org.

Teams of firefighters compete in First Annual Fairway Firefighters Food Face-Off at the Nassau County Firefighters Museum. The firefighters will cook their best ribs, burgers and a dish using a secret ingredient that will be unveiled at the contest.

The cook-off will benefit the Nassau County Firefighters Museum where visitors learn about the heritage of the local volunteer fire services and, through a series of interactive exhibits, experience valuable lessons in fire safety and prevention.

Fairway has a long-standing commitment to firefighters, exemplified after the 9/11 tragedy, when Fairway adopted local firehouses and supplied food for them throughout the search and clean-up process and by the special shopping discount they receive at Fairway's five locations.

The event is taking place today, Wednesday, July 1 from 12pm to 1pm at the Nassau County Firefighters Museum at Charles Lindbergh Boulevard in Uniondale, NY (or 1 Davis Ave, Garden City, NY 11530).

For more information, visit www.ncfiremuseum.org.

The key to a good barbeque is in the sauce! Pollo Tropical turns up the Caribbean sizzle with two delicious sauces that will make you think you are in the islands. The two sauces - Guava BBQ and Pineapple Rum - were created especially to complement Pollo Tropical's famous Caribbean Ribs. Larry's at Pollo Tropical cooking with Chef Daniel Lessem.

The Guava Barbecue Sauce mixes the sweet and tangy taste of the guava fruit, with the smoked flavors of a barbecue sauce, making it a favorite among Pollo Tropical customers.

The Pineapple Rum Sauce mixes the special flavors of pineapple and rum into a spicy, striking sauce that adds just the right amount of zest to the ribs and bring out the natural flavors of the ribs.

These sauces can be enjoyed with Pollo Tropical's ribs alone, or to accompany Pollo Tropical's Chicken and Ribs Meal. The Chicken and Ribs Meal includes a quarter chicken and a quarter rack of pork ribs, plus two sides and it is available at all Pollo Tropical locations.

Pollo ropical is located at 3103 Kennedy Blvd. at the Columbia Park Shopping Center by the Lincoln Tunnel in North BErgen, New Jersey. For more information, visit www.pollotropical.com.

Larry is hanging with some bikers gearing up for a big fundraiser. He's asking you to join 42BELOW Vodka as they send 42 cyclists out on the First Annual 42RIDE, a bike journey across America to benefit the Alliance of Biking and Walking.

On June 25, hundreds of local cyclists will convene at Columbus Circle to send off the 42 adventurous cyclists on an unforgettable journey across the country. From New York, the riders will head south to Philadelphia where the 42 riders are divided into two teams heading westward, one touring across the north and the other the south.

42BELOW Vodka is putting out a call to action to take part in supporting the Alliance for Biking & Walking by encouraging tweeters to follow 42RIDE on Twitter. If 100,000 people follow the ride on Twitter, 42BELOW will make a $42K donation to the Alliance pledging 42 cents per person.

For more information, visit www.42below.com or twitter.com/WeLikeBike42.

Discovery Times Square Exposition opens its doors this summer as New York City's first large-scale exhibition center. Now the planet's most extraordinary exhibits will come to life in 60,000 square feet beneath the heart of Times Square.

Relive Titanic's fateful 1912 maiden voyage and take on the identity of a Titanic passenger as you explore magnificent reconstructions of the Ship's interior. Discover how the 'unsinkable' Ship met its fate and connect with the passengers and crew, as you view haunting personal artifacts recovered from the wreck.

Discovery Times Square Exposition is located at 226 West 44th Street (between 7th & 8th Avenues). For more ticket and exhibition information, visit www.discoverytsx.com.

Besides the baseball games, the next most important item of the day is the food to eat while watching them -- subways and heroes!

Fireside Cocktail Cuisine at the Omni Berkshire Place is stepping up to the plate to offer New York baseball fans a real grand slam celebration with gourmet specialty sandwiches and game time munching as the hometown teams hit the field.

Fireside's Chef John Milito will teach Larry how to make his two limited signature dishes (which will be on the menu at Fireside only during the subway series) and also easy enough for you to make at home.

The dishes are: The 7 Train Sub (stacked with sliced salami and pepperoni from NY's own Salumeri, layered with provolone, pepperocino peppers, pickled red onion, iceberg lettuce and sun-dried tomatoes on a seven grain hero rubbed with olive tapenade) and The 4 Train Panino (overflowing with Applewood smoked bacon, garden greens, vine ripened tomatoes and aged NY cheddar on a classic ciabatta roll smeared with chipotle mayonnaise).

For more information, visit www.omnihotels.com.

Remember Carribbean Week and our Sparkle In The Sand Contest? Well, after a small rain delay, two couples will finally faceoff to win a destination wedding package. They will dig in the sand and the first couple to find three ring boxes is going to The Bahamas.

You can join Larry and watch the sandy mayhem at Long Beach (btwn Riverside Blvd. and Broadway), in Nassau County, Long Island.

Over 100 rides, games and attractions, 25 crowd-pleasing shows, big top circus with thrilling daredevil acts, main stage acts and spectacular animal shows will be at the fair weekends, June 19 to July 5th at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum.

Larry's checking out the globe of death, high wire act, jugglers and pig races.

For more information, visit nassaucoliseum.com.

Larry's getting a preview of the 2009 NYC Marines Mess Night Dinner, a military-civilian fundraiser that has been a Marine Corps tradition since the 1500s that few civilians ever experience. He's at Parlor Steakhouse, located at 1600 3rd Avenue at 90th Street.

"Mess Nights" encompass a cocktail hour, an opulent feast, and a range of $1-and-up fines for violating guidelines of the mess, which all guests are informed of at the onset (chewing gum, swearing and discussing politics, shop, money or religion among them). All fines are donated to the featured charities.

Mess Night '09 is a recreation of a mess night held Saturday, the March 20, 1920 at Oddenino's Imperial Restaurant on London's Regent Street. That dinner featured such classic dishes as "Poule au Pot Alexandra" and the famous "Culotte de Bœuf Imperial." It was attended by Sir Winston Churchill, a veteran of the division with which he had fought in World War I and which was honored at the dinner.

Oddenino's Imperial Restaurant operated for almost 50 years as one of London's "poshest" restaurants. Green tea cocktails created by Ito-En, the distinguished Japanese company, will add a contemporary libation.

For more infomation on 2009 NYC Marines Mess Night Dinner, visit www.nycmcc.org. For more on Parlor Steakhouse, visit www.parlorsteakhouse.com.

Larry will shoot hoops to support the WNBA and Pitney Bowes Reading Literacy Program.

He first spoke to Juanita James, chief marketing and communications officer, Pitney Bowes and NY Liberty Legend and Community Relations Ambassador Kym Hampton who explained the reading literacy program and the importance of kids reading.

We also talked to WNBA New York Liberty players Sydney Spencer and Ashley Battle, who played a game of "H-O-R-S-E" but instead spell out "L-A-R-R-Y" while the kids are in the background cheering along with the New York Liberty mascot "Maddie".

You can join Larry this morning at the NBA Store located at 666 5th Avenue (between 52nd and 53rd St.).

For more information, visit www.wnba.com/pitney_literacy.html.

Larry's at Penn Station this morning where the Office of Emergency Management is launching their Facebook page and are calling all New Yorkers to become a fan and make them a friend.

And they'll help you become a Facebook member if you're not already one. You'll get alerts if there's a major emergency and also tons of safety and survival tips. There'll be a sign-on bus on site.

Become a OEM friend or fan at www.facebook.com. For more on the Office of Emergency Management, visit www.nyc.gov/oem.

Larry Hoff at The Petite Cafe, home of the stuffed cupcakes. They have over 100 varieties of cupcakes and they even developed one named "The Boss" for Bruce Springsteen. Larry will be baking cupcakes for PIX's 61st birthday and will name a cupcake after each of our anchors, just like they did for The Boss.

And stay tuned! The manager of The Petite Cafe will present a birthday surprise to our anchors for WPIX's 61st anniversary.

The Petite Cafe is located at 231 Franklin Avenue in Nutley, New Jersey. For more information, www.stuffedcupcakes.com.

And we want to hear from you! What's your favorite memory of PIX? Leave a comment or e-mail us at morningnews@wpix.com

Larry is striking a pose at Guydeline Larsen’s Namaste Yoga Studio in Brooklyn. Namaste Yoga Studio is preparing for its Saturday grand opening and want to show you a few moves and some exciting events they have in store such as:

• Free belly-dance performances at 4:45pm/5:45pm/6:45pm
• Complimentary light refreshments and wine
• Special unlimited monthly class cards being sold at only $99 to first 111 customers, don't miss the opportunity. Grand opening and classes begin Saturday, June 13

Namaste Yoga Studio is located at 482 Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn. For more information, visit www.mynamasteyoga.com.

Larry's at Shiro of Japan where he's slicing, dicing and learning hibachi!

You can join Larry this morning at Shiro of Japan on 80-40 Cooper Ave in Glendale, NY. For more information, visit www.shiroofjapan.com.

Larry's live at 10th Avenue Burrito Company. It's the Jersey Shore's hot spot for burritos where there's not just the tastiest burritos but also live music, artwork and an outdoor patio.

Larry will be making burritos all morning and listening to live music. You can join him this morning at 10th Ave Burrito Co. on 702 10th Ave. in Belmar, NJ. For more information, visit www.tenthaveburrito.com.

Larry's live at Radio City Music Hall as kids line up to tryout to sing at the U.S. Open. Former American Idol contestant Diana DeGarmo will be there as a judge.

For more information, visit www.usopen.org.

Friday is National Donut Day and Dunkin Donuts will be in PIX plaza to celebrate. They'll have Dunkin fanatics compete against our anchors and Larry in the following challenges. Stop by PIX Plaza (42nd Street and 2nd Avenue) this morning and watch:

• Donut Stacking - who can stack the most donuts without them falling over
• Find The Donut - Participant is read the names of various donuts and has to identify and box each donut.
• Name That Donut - Contestants have to name a variety of donut without help

For more on Dunkin Donuts, visit www.dunkindonuts.com.

The New Jersey Division of Travel and Tourism has opened "The Jersey Shore Store," an interactive travel boutique designed to attract out-of-state vacationers to the Jersey Shore.

The store, located at 813 Broadway between 11th and 12th streets, will give customers a chance to talk with travel experts to plan the ideal Garden State escape to fit their vacation style, as well as sample some of the shore's iconic pleasures, enjoy free samples of salt water taffy and cotton candy, and sign up for vacation and prize giveaways.

Larry's giving you the inside scoop about free massages are being offered throughout the day today (June 4) for consumers, traditional Italian food from Carmines, who are giving out samples and tastings of food today as well.

For more information, visit www.nj.gov/travel/store/index.html.

Themed around the "Lost City of Atlantis," Atlantis Marine World blends science and nature with myth to create an informative and entertaining environment for visitors of all ages. Larry's checking out the Ray Bay and the otters and sea lions.

Atlantis Marine World is loacted at 431 East Main Street in Riverhead, NY. For more information, visit www.atlantismarineworld.com.

Larry is at JW Tumbles -- the learning playground for kids. He's having the time of his life and, like the kids there, Larry will be exercising his mind and body while having fun at the same time.

He'll get a mini-tour from owners Al and Maria Diaz, who will also talk about the playground'sp programs, and the Little Maestros will perform.

JW Tumbles is located at 624 East Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, NY. For more information, visit www.jwtumbles.com.

Larry will be summer-time drinks with Hotel Gansevoort, known for its rooftop pool and trendy, hip clientele.

Starting May 30, Hotel Gansevoort will be hosting a rooftop brunch and pool party every Saturday and Sunday this summer. The party starts at 1 and will feature different guest DJs all summer long.

Hotel Gansevoort is also offering a new menu of summer drinks, like the Pomegranate Plunge Cosmo. The hotel is offering several summer packages that can be incorporated, and is even offering free use of Digital Reader Books by Sony for poolside reading. It's a perfect summer getaway within the city.

For more information, visit www.hotelgansevoort.com.

Traveling Boot Camp will help you set goals and assist you in achieving them. The program not only shows you how to exercise; also educates you in areas of strength training, agility, cardiovscular endurance and proper nutrition.

Larry's talking to co-founder of Traveling Boot Camp Lawrence Sculark and getting an early morning workout at Brooklyn's Prospect Park.
For more information, visit www.travelingbootcampllc.com.

Larry is at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, NJ to ride their newest rollercoaster Bizarro!

Brave the twisted new world of Bizarro, a surreal coaster transformation. Medusa becomes Bizarro, the peculiar creature from Htrae where inhabitants believe in doing the opposite of Earthly things. Experience fog and fiery flame effects timed perfectly with heart-pumping audio for an unforgettable ride.

For more on the new coaster, visit www.sixflags.com.

JetBlue is flying to a lot more destinations this summer, including Jamaica which makes its inaugural flight at 7:35am today. Larry's at the new JetBlue terminal at JFK Airport to help see the plane and its passengers off.

For more on JetBlue, visit www.jetblue.com.

Larry Hoff is live at the Mark Garrison Salon for the "Kerastase Paris: Our Treat" event. Today, Wednesday, May 20, you can walk into the Mark Garrison Salon from 8am to 5pm for a complimentary Kerastase Paris treatment and blow-dry!

The Mark Garrison Salon is located at 108 E. 60th Street, NY, NY 10022. (212) 400-8000.

Click here to find participating salons and for the other salons you must make an appointment and bring an invitation. You can find the invitation here.

May is National Strawberry Month and since strawberries are the first crop of the summer, Larry goes strawberry picking with Terri Tsang Barrett, food editor at Everyday With Rachael Ray Magazine.

Terri teaches Larry what to look for when picking strawberries out in the orchard and at the store and she also gives Larry tips on planting them.

He's at Battleview Orchards, located at 91 Wemrock Road in Freehold, New Jersey.

To preview the 2009 Indianapolis 500, the race's 33 qualified drivers will again visit New York City today for an annual photo. Larry is hanging with three of the top drivers...Helio Castroneves, Dario Franchitti and Ryan Briscoe.

The 33 drivers, in Race Day uniform with helmets, will line up in the traditional Indianapolis 500 line up - 11 rows of three - for a photo in Herald Square, the area made famous by the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

The Indianapolis 500 is scheduled for 1pm on Sunday, May 24 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. For more about the race, go to www.indy500.com.

Larry’s hanging out at the Hog Pit today. He's gearing up for summer in the kitchen by cooking ribs playing foosball and pool.

You can join Larry at the Hog Pit this morning, located at 37 West 26th Street, New York, NY. For more information, visit www.hogpit.com.

Larry is live at the Greenwich Chamber of Commerce Business and Culinary Showcase in Connecticut.

In two weeks on Thursday, May 28 from 5:30pm to 8pm, they are featuring the first annual "Throwdown Chowder Challenge," fashion show of summer apparel for work and play and more than 65 exhibitors. The showcase will also feature the area's top restaurants and caterers who will present their signature hors d'oeuvres and specialties. In addition to a variety of innovative exhibits, a number of exhibitors will showcase the latest in "green" products and services.

To attend, you can register online at www.greenwichchamber.com. For further information, call the Greenwich Chamber of Commerce at (203) 869-3500.

Larry is live at the Mitchel Athletic Complex in Uniondale, Long Island with The Rough Riders, a soccer team comprised of 8-year-old girls.

Larry's learning some soccer skills from the girls and is talking to Coach Bill Hender about the team.

For more information, visit www.liroughriders.com.

The New York Red Bulls will trade in their soccer jerseys for aprons and take part in the second annual Red Bulls “Iron Chef” Cook-Off at ESPN Zone on Tuesday, May 12 at 12:30 pm in Times Square. Larry's at the ESPN Zone with a few of the players to talk about the cook off and help make a few dishes.

The “Iron Chef”-style competition will pit 18 Red Bulls players and coaches against each other in a culinary showdown featuring healthy cooking tips and recipes along with some friendly competition. The players will have 30 minutes to create an entrée, which will then be judged by a panel of experts and media members. Judging criteria will include taste, presentation and creativity.

Click here for more information.

Larry is making bagels at a brand new location of LaBagel Delight in Brooklyn. They watch the PIX Morning News every morning and wrote in to us. The folks at the neighborhood bagel shop will show Larry how to roll the dough and bake the bagels.

You can join Larry this morning at LaBagel Delight, located at 252 Seventh Avenue (btwn. 6th and 7th Streets) in Park Slope, Brooklyn. For more information, visit www.labageldelight.com.

Our Larry Hoff is live at Billy's Bakery in Chelsea making cupcakes for Mother's Day. The bakery is teaming up with fashion designer Rebecca Taylor, who is creating cupcake designes inspired from her spring/summer 2009 runway collection.

The collection includes mixed ethnic prints with a feminine twist in pretty, dreamy colors. Vanilla twinkle by Rebecca Taylor is a light, dreamy treat, made of Billy's "Yellow Daisy" cupcake topped with blue vanilla buttercream and a sprinkle of white crystal sugar and silver dots, which imitates the blue dot chiffon dress from the runway.

"Mocha Meow" was created from billy's chocolate cupcake and special mocha-flavored buttercream with dark and light chocolate sprinkles, resembling the leopard printed pieces in the collection.

You can join Larry at Billy's Bakery, located at 184 9th Avenue in Manhattan. For more information, visit www.billysbakerynyc.com.

Larry's waiting hand and foot on some hard working women! He’s at the Just Calm Down Spa in the Flatiron District.

He's learning about the "Shhh! ChrysantheMUMS the Word Massage," "O2 JOY" (Collagen Plumping Facial) and "Edible" Mommy & Me Day" treatments.

You can join Larry at the Just Calm Down Spa, located at 30 West 18th Street in Manhattan. For more information, visit www.justcalmdownspa.com or call (212) 337-0032.

¡Feliz Cinco de Mayo! Larry's celebrating Mexican hertitage and pride today at Tequillaville in midtown Manhattan. The bar and grill will be decked out with pinatas and have two Marachi bands and traditional latin dancers.

He's talking to Martin Silver, the head of Star Industries, which is the first company in the nation to distribute Kosher tequila Agave99. The wait staff at Tequillaville will also be dressed in festive Mexican attire. And along with their Kosher tequilla, they're offering a special pastrami taco today.

You can join Larry at Tequilaville, located at 12 Vanderbilt Ave, across the street from the west side of Grand Central Terminal.

For more information on Star Industries, visit star-indust.com.

Snapple, the Best Stuff on Earth, just got even better and is helping New York City residents beat the recession with a week of free lunch!

Every day, the "Better Stuff" will feed the first 500 people with free pizza from some of the top pizzerias in the city. To make everyone's free lunch even better, everyone will receive free Snapple.

New Yorkers can also grab one of 150,000 bottles of Snapple being handed out at locations throughout Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens during the week of May 4. Snapple is making sure New Yorkers get a chance to try the Better Stuff - a new formula, reduced calories and packaging that promotes the blend of healthy green and tasty black tea leaves in every bottle.

You can get your free pizza and Snapple at Spinelli Pizza at 425 7th Ave., between 33rd & 34th St. (East side of 7th Ave.) For more information, visit www.snapple.com.

Larry is practicing his swing plus showing how viewers can play golf and try out new clubs for just $15 at Chelsea Piers for their Sixth Annual Golf Fest.

For more information, visit www.chelseapiers.com/golffest.

Larry's at the Atlantic Health Jets Training Center with the New York Jets Flight Crew and learning how to properly chant "Let's Go, Jets!"

And you can get in on the fun. The team is holding open auditions for spots on the cheerleading team this weekend!

CLICK HERE FOR AUDITION DETAILS.

Our own Larry Hoff joins the Martha Graham Dance Company to kick off their spring season in New York City. He’ll learn how to move with style and grace from the pros. Hoff will also be performing with teens from their Teens@Graham Initiative.

The Martha Graham Dance Company is celebrating its New York season from May 12th through 16th at the Skirball Center for the Performing Arts at NYU.

The company will be performing Clytemnestra, Graham's only full length ballet. It was the last dance Martha Graham ever choreographed for herself and it has not been performed in New York for 15 years. Martha Graham's Clytemnestra premiered at the Adelphi Theater in New York City on April 1, 1958. Clytemnestra is about rebirth and redemption.

For show and ticket information, visit www.skirballcenter.nyu.edu/calendar/martha_graham.

Larry is participating in a go cart race against some local kids this morning and he's doning his own driving suit and helmet at Grand Prix New York. Larry will be getting an overview and driving instruction with racers Ari, Yuri and junior drivers. There are two tracks, but we will spend most time on the coolest one -- it has a bridge! These go carts go up to 40mph.

You can join Larry this morning at Grand Prix New York, located at 333 North Bedford Road Mount Kisco, New York 10549. For more information, visit www.gpny.com.

Larry is going to Weehawken Boulevard East Stadium to help Special Olympic athletes prepare for the 23rd Lincoln Tunnel Challenge 5K Fun Run/Walk for Special Olympics New Jersey scheduled for Sunday, April 26.

Larry will time one of the athletes as they run sprints and also take a look at volleyball, a flag football set, mitts and balls on the field.

For more information, visit www.lincolntunnelchallenge.sonj.org.

Larry’s getting in shape with a little karate! The school is offering a new special for those who want to get in shape. He'sa talking to Moonah Holland of Tiger Schulmann’s Karate School about Fight Team events.

Tiger Schulmann’s Karate School is located at 1702 Route 22 West, #19B (in the Blue Star Shopping Center), Watchung, New Jersey.

For more information on Tiger Schulmann’s Karate School, visit www.tsk.com.

Larry is teaming up with Better Homes and Gardens Magazine and the New York Restoration Project to plant an eco-friendly garden at New York Restoration Project's Target East Harlem Community Garden!

You can join Larry at the Target East Harlem Community Garden, located at 415-417 East 117th Street at First Avenue in Manhattan.

To get started on your own garden, visit Better Home and Garden's Garden's Grow Vegetables In Containers, Planning Your First Vegetable Garden and Make A Rain Barrel To Save Water pages.

Click here for more on what and how to plant.

Click here for details on composting.

For more information on the New York Restoration Project, visit www.nyrp.org. For more gardening tips from Better Homes and Gardens Magazine, visit www.bhg.com.

CLICK HERE FOR TIPS ON GREEN LIVING.

http://www.homesforourtroops.orgIt's Iced Coffee Appreciation Day and Dunkin' Donuts is offering a special sale today only: one small iced coffee is only $0.50!

But, if you don't feel like spending your pocket change, stop by PIX Plaza (42nd Street and 2nd Avenue) for a free iced coffee. Dunkin' Donuts will be there with their Toyota Yaris sampling car.

They're also giving 10% of today's iced coffee sale profits to Home For Our Troops, a non-profit organization building homes for disabled and injured veterans. Dunkin' Donuts has been working with them to build the first LEED certified house is being built in Hillsdale, New Jersey for injured veteran Cpl. Visnu Gonzalez.

To locate a Dunkin' Donuts near you, visit www.dunkindonuts.com and for more on Home For Our Troops, visit www.homesforourtroops.org.

The New York Rangers want to give back to fans by giving away playoff tickets. But, there is a catch. Contestants will have to win them by playing some wild games while wearing A giant puck costumes and have to run through an obstacle course.

Larry will be talking to former Rangers Adam Graves, who will explain the details of the contest. The contest starts at 6am and ends at 8am. For your shot at the prize, stop by Madison Square Garden at 33rd Street and 8th Avenue.

Larry Hoff and some strong men and women are flexing those muscles this morning at a White Castle Restaurant in Elmhurst, Queens.

They're gearing up for the Big Apple Grapple Arm Wrestling Championships to be held at the Jacob Javits Center's New York Automobile Show tomorrow, SAturday at 12pm.

You can join Larry this morning at White Castle Restaurant, located at 89-03 57th Ave., Elmhurst, NY 11373.

PIX's Larry Hoff gets to perform with the Connetquot High School’s kickline and color guard. They recently performed in the St. Patrick’s Day parade and are gearing up for a national competition in Orlando, Florida next week.

Larry's talking to Coach Christine Brennen about the team. You can join Larry today at Connetquot High School, loacted at 190 Seventh Street in Bohemia, New York.

Getting through tax time is "crunch time" for many Americans. Today, April 15 from 6am to 11am, dozens of Uncle Sams will hit the streets of New York City with 60,000 packs of crunchy Pretzel Crisps, giving consumers a stress relieving crunch to help make it through the day.

From the creators and former owners of New York Style Bagel Chip Co. comes Pretzel Crisps, a unique pretzel cracker. Family owned and operated by entrepreneurial husband and wife team, Warren and Sara Wilson, the Snack Factory is based in Princeton, NJ.

You can get your free pack of Pretzel Crisps at these locations:
• James Farley Post Office - 421 Eighth Avenue (Corner of 8th and 33rd)
• Grand Central Post Office - 450 Lexington Avenue (Corner of 45th and Lexington)
• Times Square Post Office - 340 West 42nd Street (Corner of 9th and 42nd)

For more information, visit www.pretzelcrisps.com.

Taking place Monday, April 13 to Sunday, April 19, hundreds of spas across the nation are offering full service spa treatments for just $50. The goal of Spa Week is to make the spa lifestyle affordable to the masses - and with the current state of the economy, Spa Week couldn't have come at a better time.

Consumers can indulge in anything from massages and facials, manicures and pedicures, to the most luxurious, off the wall, and eco-friendly treatments. Treatments that normally range from $100 all the way up to $450!

Larry is stopping by Euphoria Spa to get a Chardonnay Massage and a Gotu Kola Facial. He spoke to Kristen Haines, owner of Euphoria Spa, and Lindsey Gockenbach, Spa Week spokesperson.

You can join him Euphoria Spa (18 Harrison Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10013). For information, visit www.euphoriaspanyc.com or call (212) 925-5925.

Our Larry Hoff is going over to the Iavarone Brothers to help out with Operation Easter. He's getting ready for the holiday and helping Iavorones prepare and package dinner for those who don't want to cook a big Easter dinner.

Iavarone Bros. Foods is loacted at 1166 Wantagh Avenue, Cherrywood Center, Wantagh, NY 11793. For more information, visit www.ibfoods.com.

The Glenlivet has launched a campaign called "Wear a Kilt to Work Day" which will be held on April 2 (during Tartan Week).

For every on-air personality who wears a kilt that day, The Glenlivet has agreed to make a donation of $1,000 to Direct Relief International, a charity organization that provides aid around the world in times of need.

You can join Larry Hoff at St. Andrews Bar (120 West 44th Street, between Sixth Avenue & Broadway) where he'll talk to Ricky Crawford, The Glenlivet's Ambassador.

For more on The Glenlivet, visit www.theglenlivet.com. For more on St. Andrew's Bar, visit standrewsnyc.com.

Larry's learning self-defense with William Reuter, president of Elite Self-Protection, Inc. Elite Self-Protection aims to educate and train men, women and children in an easy, comprehensive, and life saving self-protection system. They'll help raise awareness of potentially life threatening situations and provide proven self-defense strategies to keep you and your family safe.

For more information, visit eliteself-protection.com or call (516) 551-8844.

Larry Hoff is hanging with the track team at Centereach High School and trying out some activities from long jumps, relays, hurdles and even pole vaulting! Larry will speak Principal Thomas Bell and Track Coach Mike Soto.

You can join them at Centereach High School, located at 14 43rd Street, Centereach, Long Island.

Stop by your nearest watering hole, there could be a deal brewing for you. PIX's Larry Hoff hangs out at The Watering Hole in Gramercy. This local haunt offers up a great happy hour deal with an array of food. Stop by late night and have a little Karaoke fun.

The Watering Hole is located at 106 East 19th Street (212) 674-5783 or visit wateringholenyc.com.

PIX's Larry Hoff is freezin' for a reason this morning. He's joined with dozens of elementary kids, who will jump in Lake Mahopac in Putnam County to raise more to find a cure to cystic fibrosis.

You can join them for the 8th Annual Fundraiser Jump in Lake Mahopac To Cure Cystic Fibrosis tomorrow, March 28 at the Mahopac Golf Club. Registration is from 2:30om to 4pm, the jump in the lake is scheduled for 4:45pm and the fundraiser party begins at 5pm

Jumpers qualify for free admission and a t-shirt with minimum of $100 in sponsorships. The first 200 jumpers receive a Crocs Certificate for one free pair of Crocs ($30 value).

For more information, visit www.FreezinForCysticFibrosis.com, westchester.cff.org/freezin or call (845) 494-1520.

PIX's Larry Hoff is kickin' it with the New York Red Bulls this morning at Giants Stadium. He'll learn how to juggle the ball, and Red Bulls goalkeeper Terry Boss will teach Larry how to defend the goal.

The Red Bulls' home opening game against the New England Revolution is this Saturday night, March 27 at 7:30pm at Giants Stadium. And they want you in the stands!

The Red Bulls are holding a special contest just for PIX Morning News viewers. Two (2) lucky winners will recieve a ticket package (worth $250 each), which include four (4) lower level tickets to the game and team merchandise.

All you have to do is e-mail fanservices@newyorkredbulls.com with the subject "PIX11 Ticket Contest" and MUST include your name, address, telephone number and e-mail address. Good luck!

For more information on the Red Bulls, visit redbull.newyork.mlsnet.com.

PIX's Larry Hoff is up early this morning and continuing his tour of local high school athletics teams. Today, he's with the fencing team at Half Hallow Hills: High School East. They'll show Larry the basics of fencing and three different styles of playing the sport.

You can join Larry this morning at High School East is located at 50 Vanderbilt Parkway in Dix Hills, New York 11746. For more information, call (631) 592-3100.

Today is the first day of Spring so we’re celebrating with Rita’s. They’re giving away free Italian Ices for the ENTIRE day. And Larry Hoff is giving you the scoop by showing you how they make the ices and talking to store owners are Deborah Wolpert and Laura Clement.

You can join Larry and get your free ices at Rita's Ices, located at 2942 Merrick Road, Bellmore, NY 11710. For more information, visit www.ritasofbellmore.com.

You can spar with Evander Holyfield, shoot hoops with Kareem Abdul Jabar and tackle the defensive line alongside Eli Mannng without leaving at the new Sports Zone at Madame Tussauds New York in Times Square!

PIX's Larry Hoff was at Madame Tussauds New York in Times Square where a statuesque 7'6" figure will be revealed later today.

For more information, visit www.madametussauds.com/NewYork.

PIX's Larry Hoff celebrates the big day with his annual Connolly Station extravaganza. We'll sample a real irish breakfast, celebrate with irish dancers and, of course, lots of Irish music.

You can join him at Connolly Station, located at 280 Hempstead Avenue (between St. Thomas Place and Nottingham Road/Broadway) in Malverne, New York. For more information, visit connollystationli.com or call (516) 887-5160.

Be sure to stay tuned because Larry will be giving away two $50 gift certificates to Connolly Station to the 11th caller to (866) 414-2911.

Celtic Crossroads will be visiting LaGuardia Performing Arts Center in Long Island City, Queens from Ireland. The critically acclaimed troop has been called explosion of youthful energy and dazzling musicianship.

Celtic Crossroads abounds with fusions of traditional Irish music, bluegrass, gypsy and jazz whilst pulsating with the rhythms of exciting Irish dance percussion. Larry will get a lesson in Celtic music straight from the source.

The Celtic Crossroads will be performing at LaGuardia Performing Arts Center at LaGuardia Community College, located at 31-10 Thomson Avenue, Long Island City, NY 11101.

For more information on the Celtic Crossroads, visit www.celticcrossroads.ie. For more information on the LaGuardia Performing Arts Center, visit www.lagcc.cuny.edu/lpac or call (718) 482-7200.

The greatest show on earth, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus is coming to town and we're giving you a preview of the show and Larry will somehow be a part of it He's at the Izod Center in the Meadowlands where the circus can be seen right now.

You can catch the Ringling Brothers show at the Izod Center, loacted at the Meadowlands Sports Complex in East Rutherford, New Jersey. For more information, visit www.ringling.com.

Who needs the big leagues when a lot of undiscovered talent is ready to been seen in our own backyards? PIX's Larry Hoff is on a mission to hang with the hottest high school athletes in our area to see what makes their team great.

Batter up! Larry’s learning how to play the field. He’s trying his hand at the bases. Hoff’s hanging with the Malverne Senior High School Boys' Baseball Team and their Head Coach Tim Young.

You can join him this morning at Malverne Senior High School, located on 80 Ocean Avenue, Malverne, NY 11565.

Who needs the big leagues when a lot of undiscovered talent is ready to been seen in our own backyards? PIX's Larry Hoff is on a mission to hang with the hottest high school athletes in our area to see what makes their team great.

Today, Larry will be taking on the New Providence High School Baseball team and speak to Head Coach Chris Brodeur. Watch them in action and get a preview of the season, including this weekend's game against Ridge High School.

You can join Larry at New Providence High School, located at 356 Elkwood Ave, New Providence, New Jersey.

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Who needs the big leagues when a lot of undiscovered talent is ready to been seen in our own backyards? PIX's Larry Hoff is on a mission to hang with the hottest high school athletes in our area to see what makes their team great.

Today, Larry will be taking on the Uniondale Wrestling team as they put him through the drill paces and take him straight to the mat.

You can join him today at Uniondale High School, located at 933 Goodrich Street, Uniondale New York.

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Larry is live at the FDNY Fire Academy on Randall's Island doing drills with firefighters.

He'll talk to Captain Mike Hayes and Firefighter Eric Schroder at the FDNY Fire Academy who will teach Larry how firefighters will bail out the window of a burning building and repel out of a smokey building.

Be sure to stay tuned because Larry has a surprise for someone at the Fire Academy and a special announcement for PIX Morning News viewers!

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The First Annual Mayor’s Run will be held Saturday, March 7th from 11am to 1pm sponsored by McQuade’s Neighborhood Grill in Lynbrook, Long Island.

Each person will be given a fullpint of "Guinness" which will actually be black water, which they will have to carry while running/walking the entire course of the race. The first person to cross the finish line with the most amount of liquid in their cup will win a trip for two to Ireland, which will be provided by Guinness.

Larry will help runners gear up and get to try his hand at the ultimate obstacle course! He'll also be giving away a $50 gift certificate for McQuade's during the 7 and 8 o'clock hours to the 11th caller to (866) 414-2911.

You can join Larry at McQuade's Neighborhood Grill at 275 Merrick Road in Lynbrook, Long Island. For more information, visit www.mcquadesneighborhoodgrill.com.

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Not quite beach ready? No problem! Send us your weight stories and tell us why this is the year you want to make a change. Just click here to submit your story.

Three viewers will be selected for the ultimate summer shape up challenge. You have until Wednesday, March 25 to enter, so spread the word!

For more information check out www.resolutiondoover.com.

PIX's Larry Hoff is with the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau to help bring the heat at the "Miami: Everything Under the Sun Hut" at Central Park’s Merchants’ Gate on Columbus Circle. The hut takes you to a South Beach chic lounge, featuring balmy temperatures and all things Miami with interactive activities like:

• A runway for models to show off the latest in swimwear and other fashions from Perry Ellis
• Free hand therapies by Miami spa technicians
• Interactive photo opportunity to win a trip to Miami

You can join Larry today at the Central Park Merchant's Gate on 59th Street and Eighth Avenue from 8am to 6pm.

For more information, visit www.miamiwhereworldsmeet.com.

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Larry will be making Art in Brooklyn with one of the area’s premiere glass blowers. And be sure to tune in because the 11th caller to (866) 414-2911 after the on-air-cue will win a free glassblowing class at Scanlan Glass.

You can join him at Scanlan Glass, which is located at 103 14th Street, Brooklyn, NY. For more information, visit www.scanlanglass.com.

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Larry Hoff had the ultimate accessory for every baseball fan -- a custom made bat! Radial Bats in Warren, New Jersey will create a shatter-proof bat based on your measurements and specifications

For more information, check out www.radialbat.com.

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We all go to the bank, but what really goes on beyond the tellers’ desks? We’re about to find out. Larry ventures into the “belly of the beast” at the Cross River Bank in Teaneck, New Jersey to see where the money, valuables and hidden secrets are all kept. Larry will talk to Frank N. Goffreda, president and CEO of Cross River Bank.

You can visit Larry this morning at Cross River Bank (885 Teaneck Road, Teaneck, NJ). For more information, call (201) 808-7000 or visit www.crossriverbank.com.

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It’s National Pistachio Day and Larry wants you to help him celebrating in PIX Plaza.

Larry's testing your pistacchi-spitting skills and wants you to go up against the PIX ruler to see who takes top honors.

You can join Larry this morning at PIX Plaza, located at the corner of 42nd Street and Second Avenue.

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Larry’s spending the morning honing his technique at Karate World in Kenilworth, New Jersey. We’ll check out some of the most talented sparrers around and get a look at their flaming boards. Tune in to see if Larry can hold his own against Master Roxanne Dunn.

Karate World is located at 753 Boulevard, Kenilworth, New Jersey. For more information on classes, visit www.karateworldnj.com.

And while Larry getting fit, he wants to hear your weight loss story! Tell us why you want to slim down, what stopped you in the past and why you want 2009 to be the year you finally shed those pounds and get healthy.

Click here to submit your story to Larry and don't forget to check out resolutiondoover.com for ideas and inspiration.

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It’s Fat Tuesday and Larry’s celebrating in style at Bourbon Street in Bayside. They will have all the traditional music, food, drinks and jazz that harkens the spirit of New Orleans.

And stay tuned! They’ll also giveaway two gift certificates for the 11th caller to (866) 414-2911.

Bourbon Street is located at 40-12 Bell Boulevard, Bayside, Queens. For more information, visit www.bourbonstreetny.com.

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It's day two of Larry's Pocono adventure and he checks out the snow tubing and skiing available at Ski Big Bear Mountain in Lackawaxen, Pennsylvania. And stay tuned! The lucky 11th caller in the 8am hour will get a free weekend ski getaway at Big Bear.

For more information on Ski Big Bear Mountain, visit www.ski-bigbear.com.

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We all know about the skiing and snowboarding opportunities in the Poconos – but Larry’s checking out some of the other cold weather options the area offers at the Inn at Pocono Manor in Pennsylvania.

To find out more about the Poconos, visit www.800poconos.com. For more information on The Inn at Pocono Manor, visit www.poconomanor.com. For other winter getaways, visit Ski Big Bear (www.ski-bigbear.com) and Woodloch Resort (www.woodloch.com).

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Larry’s doing a little bull riding tomorrow at Johnny Famous Bar in Bayside, Queens. The pub offers patrons the chance for the ulimtate bragging rights atop their mechanical bull. So how does larry stack up against the competition? We’ll find out.

You can join him at Johnny’s Famous Bar at 40-05 Bell Blvd., Bayside, Queens.

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Willy Wonka's got all the candy but when it comes to toys, who you gonna call? No, not ghostbusters, just call Larry Hoff.

The Annual Toy Fair kicks into full gear at the Javits Center and Larry spent his morning testing out toys at the Hasbro showroom. You can check out the latest hasbro offerings by logging onto www.hasbro.com.

And for more information on the toy fair running through Wednesday, check out http://www.toyassociation.org/ or you can call 800-723-9232 between 9:00am and 6:00pm

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The doctor is in and it's not Dr. Steve! Larry Hoff is solving your love dilemmas and spicing things up for you this Valentine's Day.

This week, we'll visit five lucky PIX viewers next week with a special basket of love. From a red hot weekend getaway to a basket of sensual products -- we've got what you need to pump up the romance. Larry's partner in crime is relationship therapist and author Ilona Paris, who will give you the real deal on where you stand in love.

Today's lucky viewers is Sunni of Richmond Hill, who needs more romance in her relationship.

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The doctor is in and it's not Dr. Steve! Larry Hoff is solving your love dilemmas and spicing things up for you this Valentine's Day.

This week, we'll visit five lucky PIX viewers next week with a special basket of love. From a red hot weekend getaway to a basket of sensual products -- we've got what you need to pump up the romance. Larry's partner in crime is relationship therapist and author Ilona Paris, who will give you the real deal on where you stand in love.

Today's lucky viewers are Rob and Kaja, who have have gone through hell and back in the past year. They met at a blues club back in 2006 in New York, but a month later Kaja returned to her native Poland. A few months later, Rob picked up and moved to be with her to only return to the United States about a year later. After almost two years of back and forth, the two married at City Hall in New Jersey. Kaja returned to Poland for a few months but now they are back in the US and ready to start their lives.

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The doctor is in and it's not Dr. Steve! Larry Hoff is solving your love dilemmas and spicing things up for you this Valentine's Day.

This week, we'll visit five lucky PIX viewers next week with a special basket of love. From a red hot weekend getaway to a basket of sensual products -- we've got what you need to pump up the romance. Larry's partner in crime is relationship therapist and author Ilona Paris, who will give you the real deal on where you stand in love.

Today's lucky viewers are Michelle Clarke and James Nadler, who are engaged and spending their first Valentine's Day together.

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The doctor is in and it's not Dr. Steve! Larry Hoff is solving your love dilemmas and spicing things up for you this Valentine's Day.

This week, we'll visit five lucky PIX viewers next week with a special basket of love. From a red hot weekend getaway to a basket of sensual products -- we've got what you need to pump up the romance. Larry's partner in crime is relationship therapist and author Ilona Paris, who will give you the real deal on where you stand in love.

Today he’s visiting Lawanda Innocent of Flatbush, Brooklyn. Lawanda’s husband is an NYPD cop who works the night shift. The couple has two kids, ages 2 years old and 9 weeks old. Lawanda already lost 10 pounds and wants to celebrate Valentine's Day in style.

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The doctor is in and it's not Dr. Steve! Larry Hoff is solving your love dilemmas and spicing things up for you this Valentine's Day.

This week, we'll visit five lucky PIX viewers next week with a special basket of love. From a red hot weekend getaway to a basket of sensual products -- we've got what you need to pump up the romance. Larry's partner in crime is relationship therapist and author Ilona Paris, who will give you the real deal on where you stand in love.

Today's lucky viewer is Juanita, who is the breadwinner of the family and a mom. Her fiancée Troy is ill with a heart condition but they both want to renew the intimacy of the relationship, even if sex is not involved.

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The Booty Parlor is getting our viewers ready for the big love week. From kissable items to love dust powder - there's something for everyone! Larry's talking to Dana B. Myers, co-creator of Booty Parlor, and giving away a $150-valued product to the 11th caller to (866) 414-2911.

All five W Hotels of New York will also feature a Booty Parlor "Kissing Booth" that would include a laptop where people can log in and send kisses via Booty Parlor's new website www.kissaholicsanonymous.com/. You can also sample Booty Parlor products, and enjoy other whimsical instillations at the five hotels.

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The world's best snowboarders will be flying through the Manhattan skyline. It's the Red Bull Snowscrapers featuring the trifecta of snowboarding royalty: Travis Rice, Shaun White and Terje Haakonsen.

In all, 17 riders will be pursuing a massive $100,000 purse in the East River Park, starting at 6pm sharp. The best part is that Larry has your preview to the event and you can watch the action is free to watch at East River Park, at FDR Drive and Houston Street.

For more information, visit redbullsnowboarding.com/snowscrapers.

The Crowne Plaza Times Square has one of the hottest locations on earth. The Presidential Suite has the ultimate in service – from a VIP lounge to luxe sleeping accommodations – this one is truly a dream come true.

Larry is at the hotel this morning and giving away the ultimate romantic weekend package at the Crowne Plaza Hotel as well as something sexy for the ladies! We’re giving away a personalized session with renowned fit expert Fredika Zappe at Saks Fifth Avenue (on 49th Street and 5th Avenue) as well as two sets of lingerie from Freya and Fauve (retail at $350). All you have to win is wait for the on-air cue and be the 11th caller to (866) 414-2911. Good luck!

The Crowne Plaza Times Square is located at 1605 Broadway (between 48th and 49th Streets). For more information, visit www.cpmanhattantimessquare.com.

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The doctor is in and it's not Dr. Steve! Larry Hoff is solving your love dilemas and spicing things up this Valentine's Day.

Just click here to tell us what's going on in the romance department. Whether you're looking for love, are hoping to propose, or need advice on a slump in your relationship -- we've got the answer for you.

And the best part? We'll visit five lucky PIX viewers next week with a special basket of love. From a red hot weekend getaway to a basket of sensual products -- we've got what you need to pump up the romance. Larry's partner in crime is relationship therapist and author Ilona Paris, who will give you the real deal on where you stand in love.

So whether your single or married, dating or divorced, gay or straight -- we've got something for everyone. Be sure to send us your stories before Sunday, February 8 at 11:50pm -- and we might be stopping by your house next week!

Click here to e-mail your problem to Larry.

Larry Hoff is hanging at The Slipper Room (located at 167 Orchard Street) today. We'll get a taste of a burlesque performance and talks about the George Duboeuf Saint Amour wine, which is named the official wine of Valentine’s Day. You can also visit ChilledRed.com to find love advice from Clinical Sexologist Judith Steinhart, EdD who provides sexuality and relationship coaching for individuals and couples.

And we want you to try the George Duboeuf Saint Amour wine! All you have to do is be the 11th caller to (866) 414-2911 and you can win a wine basket! Good luck!

If you've always wanted to seduce that special someone with sexy moves, sign up for this red hot classes! Check out the New York School of Burlesque at www.schoolofburlesque.com. For more information on The Slipper Room, visit www.slipperroom.com.

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Larry’s got the hookup for you this Valentine’s Day. He's hanging out with the lovely ladies of South Pole and with America's Next Top Model winner Jaslene Gonzalez getting a look at some of the hottest styles men are guaranteed to love seeing and women will definitely enjoy wearing. He’s also giving away a South Pole gift certificate to the 11th caller to (866) 414-2911.

And you’ve heard of breakfast in bed but red hot gifts too? Larry gets under the covers with one Amazon.com hottie during the 8 o'clock hour. They’ll be served hot gifts in bed and announce today’s big giveaway: a romantic Weekend for two at On the Avenue Hotel this Valentine’s Day Weekend.

Today viewers learn how they can write in about their love situation and how Larry the Love Doctor and Therapist Ilona Paris can help them spice it up. Five lucky viewers will have their questions answered by Larry and Ilona.

You can join him this morning at the On The Avenue Hotel (222 West 77th Ave, btwn Broadway and Amsterdam Avenue). For more information, visit www.ontheave-nyc.com.

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Just in time for the Superbowl, it’s a Shoe-Per-Bowl at Love My Shoes. Radio Station Party 105.3 is teaming up with the shoe store for the Second Annual “Shoe-Per-Bowl” event this Sunday. “Football widows” can celebrate the end of the season by enjoying a girls night in with food, wine, manicure, pedicure and massages giveaway tonight, January 30, from 6pm to 10pm.

Larry has a preview of the big event, and offers his pick of the big shoe winners this season. The twist? He has to be the model for all the women who put up with football season.. The 11th caller in the 8am hour gets a $50 love my shoes gift certificate.

You can join him today at Love My Shoes on 301 Route 110 in Huntington, New York. For more information, visit www.lovemyshoes.com.

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It’s not really the Superbowl season until the lovely ladies at Hooters get in on the game. Larry will be hanging out with the girls – and playing referee a pre-game match-up. You an join him this morning at the midtown Hooters Restaurant (211 West 56th Street, btwn Broadway and 7th Ave.)

The best part? We’ve got a gift certificate for dinner for two for the 11th caller! Just wait for the on-air cue and call (866) 414-2911. Good luck!

For more information, visit www.hooters.com.

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Larry's hanging out with the folks at party city in Levittown. Watch two teams face off in the aisles of the store -- in a Tampa preview matchup! We'll also give you a preview of the Super Bowl Party must-haves and give away two party city gift certificates to the 11th caller to (866) 414-2911!

You can join Larry today at Party City on 3541 Hempstead Turnpike in Levittown, NY. For more information, visit www.partycity.com.

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Some of the hottest Italian wines are yours for the tasting, so bring your sweetie over for a little vino love!

You can get your free wine tastings at:

Astor Wines & Spirits
Enoteca Di Palo
Morrell & Co
Sherry- Lehmann
Union Square Wines & Spirits
Vino Italian Wine & Spirits
The Wine Room of Forest Hills
Zachy's Wine & Liquor

You can check out all the details, locations and hours at www.italianmade.com/vino2009. Salud!

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Pop! It's National Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day and Reveal Day for the Sealed Air’s Grand Prize Winner of the 9th Annual “Bubble Wrap Competition For Young Inventors," a nationwide competition for students in grades 5 – 8.

Larry will be hosting a Pop-Off Contest right here in PIX Plaxa. PIX viewers can come down to 42nd Street and 2nd Avenue to meet Larry and see if they can be top champ at the Bubble Wrap popping contest! The winners will get a fabulous "I LOVE LARRY" t-shirt.

And you can appreciate National Bubble Wrap Day right from your computer! Just visit www.urban75.com/Mag/bubble.html to begin popping!

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Larry will be live at the NJ Auto Show at the Meadowlands Exposition Center in Secaucus with a preview of vehicles coming to a show room near you. We'll find out what cars are actually selling, from crossovers to fuel efficient small cars! He’ll also get a preview of some of the cutting-edge technology debuting at the show and the new Lamborghini LP640-4. Larry will also go over pet safety in a crossover vehicle and new car technologies including Sirius Travel Link interview/demo with Ford.

For more information, visit www.autoexpo.com/nj.htm.

Larry is live at the newest Rock & Sake Restaurant location in New York CIty to help prepare some eye-catching rolls and other meals.

Rock N’ Sake is located at 138 W 25th St (btwn Avenue Of The Americas and 7th Ave.). For more information, visit www.rocknsake.com.

Be sure to tune in because one lucky viewer will win a FREE dinner for two gift certificate. All you have to be is the lucky 11th caller in the 8 o'clock hour!

Larry is at Columbia University, President Barack Obama's alma mater, to ask students what they think the new president needs to focus on, what advice they would give him and what they don't want to see him do.

You can join him this morning at Tom's Famous Restaurant located at
2880 Broadway Ave at W 112th Street. (Seinfeld fans will remember this restaurant and it was the inspiration for the song "Tom's Diner" by Suzanne Vega.)

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Get your party on! Larry Hoff gets the Inauguration Party started with a preview of all the big events around town. From viewing parties to happy hour bashes, Larry's got the 411 on around the town happenings-with the help of Time Out NY.

You cna join him today at La Fonda Boricua Lounge Bar & Restaurant, located at 172 East 106th Street (btwn 3rd and Lexington Avenues). For more information, visit www.fondaboricua.com.

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Attention Obama fans: Larry is gearing up for your Inauguration Brunch Bash! He’s hanging out with the folks at BOND 45 in Times Square with a few items for you to serve while watching our 44th president’s swearing in. We’ll also have two Broadway people to stop by and whip up some of their specialty Italian Breakfast frittatas.

And Larry has a special guest to help him make these frittatas! Broadway star and Pennsylvania native Nick Adams will join him this morning. Adams is currently in rehearsal for the role of Liver Lips Louie in the upcoming Broadway revival of the classic musical "Guys and Dolls."

He has appeared in “The Pirate Queen” and most recently co-starred alongside Mario Lopez as Larry in the revival of “A Chorus Line”. He has also been dubbed by The New York Post as having “the best abs and biceps on Broadway”. He also was a model for the popular underwear line 2(x)ist.

For more information on BOND 45, visit www.bond45.com.

The Thunder Ridge Ski Racing Team for kids allows kids to learn the sport and become potential Olympic champions. The Thunder Ridge Developmental Race Team is designed for the skier 6- to 8-years-old who is interested in racing in the future. The purpose of this team is to develop skiing skills and introduce racing techniques and our own Larry Hoff will be learning all of the tricks.

For more information, visit www.thunderridgeski.com.

Many kids fall in love with gymnastics, but only a handful have what it takes to make it big. Nova Gymnastics has coached many National winners who have gone on to purse gymnastic-related careers.

We'll talk to the head coach about what makes a winner, how to tell if your child has a professional future in the sport, steps to take, and ways to turn your child's talent into high school and college scholarships.

Nova Gymnastics is located at 3701 Surf Avenue in Brooklyn. For more information, visit www.freewebs.com/novarhythmic.

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We all have seen or taken Spin Classes, but exactly how many calories is that one hour on the bike burning? We'll take you to a class and show you the meals, snacks and guilty favorites that disappear ever time you hop on!

You can join Larry this morning at the New York Sports Club - Brooklyn Belt at 1736 Shore Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11214. For more information, visit www.mysportsclubs.com/clubsched/nyscclubs.htm or call (718) 714-4653.

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Hofstra University invites you to the Hofstra Cheerleading Squad and Hofstra Dance Team Exhibition on Wednesday, January 14th at the David S. Mack Arena. The exhibition begins at 7:30PM. This is the final performance before both teams head off to Orlando, FL to compete in the UDA/UCA Nationals competition.

For more information, visit www.hofstra.edu.

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The Professional Bull Riders, Inc. (PBR) returns to Madison Square Garden for the 2009 elite Built Ford Tough Series. The top 45 bull riders in the world will battle the top bovine athletes on January 9 - 11 for three action-packed performances.

For more information, visit www.pbrnow.com.

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Larry’s celebrating Elvis Presley’s birthday with party honor of “The King.” With the help of professional Elvis impersonator Sting Ray, Larry will sing a few classics for the customers. And be sure to click the jump and watch Sting Ray's performance of Elvis' "Suspicious Minds."

The King of Rock 'n' Roll was a Memphis boy and would have been 74 today. Presley passed away on August 16, 1977 at age 42.

And if you couldn't make it to Graceland this year, you can join Larry this morning at Ellen’s Stardust Diner (1650 Broadway, btwn 50 and 51 St), and enjoy Elvis’ favorite sandwich: peanut butter and bananas!

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Tired of taking the subway? a href="http://www.drivemint.com">Mint gives wheel-less New Yorkers an affordable alternative to traditional car rentals. You can ride in style with some of the hottest models for a fraction of the airport stand prices. The company also just launched a $2/hr promo on the entire economy division of rides.

For more information, visit www.drivemint.com/faq.

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Many of us are determined to get on the healthy bandwagon for the first full week of the New Year, but what you eat at lunch could torpedo your chances for a slimmer, healthier you in 2009.

Larry Hoff will be live at PUMP Energy Shop showing viewers how to make their favorite sandwiches, mini-meals and snacks a lot more healthy and a lot less fatting. And they're giving PIX viewers a free sandwich coupon if they stop by and ask for "LARRY HOFF."

PUMP is located at 275 Madison Avenue (at 40th Street), New York, NY.

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Larry Hoff will be riding along with the Village of Hempstead Chief of Police Joseph Wing and Mayor Wayne J. Hall, Sr. down Terrace Avenue for the morning. He'll get geared up and recieved hands-on experience about life inside a police cruiser.

Since the Village of Hempstead vowed last year to improve the conditions on Terrace Avenue, tremendous improvements have been made. Most notably, as of October 2008, major crime is down 75 percent from last year.

With ever-present police patrols in the formerly high-traffic area for drugs, prostitution and violent activity, residents have noticed significant progress in public safety. In addition to deterring the drug trade, new apprenticeships are also making Terrace Avenue a better place to live.

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The Sons of Ireland is a non-profit association dedicated to the principles of brotherhood, charity and community service. The group was founded in 2002 with the specific intent of supporting worthy charities and causes in Monmouth County, New Jersey.

For the last six years, members have been taking the Polar Bear plunge every New Year’s Day, and this year, Larry is joining them to benefit the Special Olympics of New Jersey.

For more information, visit www.sonsofireland.org/sons/_top.

Larry's kicking off the New Years Eve celebration. Log onto www.refresheverything.com for details on free and fun things later today including uploading photos to the billboards and free scarves and beach balls.

We got the scoop on events around town tonight from TimeOut NY Magazine.

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Larry is at the ESPN Zone on 42nd Street and Broadway hosting a party for some needy kids! And they'll get tickets for free pump sandwiches anywhere in the city.

Larry will also getting the scoop on a major contest for the Ultimate Couch Potato! You can join him this morning to see how you stack up against the competition!

For more information, www.espnzone.com/newyork.

Larry was live at the Iavarone Brothers flagship store in Wantagh, New York.

He was checking out their ultimate New Year's Eve Party Package, which includes a whole array of appetizers like hors d'oeuvres that'll more than satisfy upwards of 15 to 20 hungry people for only $199!

Check out www.ibfoods.com for more information.

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We're wrapping up this week of holiday celebration with a family in Chinatown with two school-aged children, who are in need of some warmth and household festivities. Larry Claus is giving them a bag full of board games and coats from Burlington Coat Factory.

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This residential treatment facility houses six teens who have been in and out of the foster system all of their lives. Ongoing budget issues mean the home has not had a facelift in quite a while.

We’d like to go in and paint, redecorate, hang new pictures and re-outfit the kids rooms with the help of Ikea – and maybe bring a little cheer to the kids this Christmas Day.

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Mattie Dortch live in Newark, New Jersey. She's 65-years-old and in poor health, but still has custody of her 8 grandchildren, ages 2 – 17. She is hoping to have larry help her make this christmas a happy one for her large family.

Her grandchildren are Sahar (age 17), Sahid (age 17), Zakkiyyah (age 16), Hassan (age 14), Jakim (age 12), Ameer (age 7), Ashanti (age 5) and Treasure (age 2).

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Andrea Furgus of Flatbush, Brooklyn, and is a single mother to three girls. She’s also trying to get her college degree while working, and tuition doesn’t leave much left over for presents.

On her children's wish lists are:
- Blayne, age 6, wants educational games for the Sony PSP
- Jalasia and Jalaise, age 14-year-old twins, want Apple iPods

And Andrea needs a gift card to hold onto to spend when things get tough in the future.

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Gloria Wimberly is a Newark, New Jersey grandmother of four and a long time Larry Hoff fan.

She’s been trying to get Larry to lend her a hand for the last three years. Her family was devestated by the Thanksgiving night shooting death of her 25-year-old son, Duquan. But Gloria refuses to give up, and is hoping to give her family a new start with a holiday to remember.

Gifts: This Christmas, Gloria is asking Larry Claus for a computer to use for classes she is hoping to take next year. She also wants to keep in touch with her family and give her grandchildren access to the internet.

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It's the Green Boating Zone at the New York National Boat Show and Larry is covering the must-have items, new products and holiday gifts. You can join him this morning at the Jacob K. Javits Center (Eleventh Avenue & 35th Street).

For more information, visit www.nyboatshow.com.

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ING Direct has a string of cafés across the country. Each one has several internet terminals which allow their account-holders to check on the status on their ING Direct accounts and surf the internet free of charge.

The cafés often feature seminars on financial topics such as money management, handling one's retirement, mortgages, and credit management – and each barista is a trained financial advisor. And the best part: there’s nothing on the menu for more than $3!

You can join Larry this morning at the ING Café on the corner of 58th Street and Third Avenue.

For more information, visit home.ingdirect.com/about/about.asp?s=INGDIRECTCafe.

We're getting a sneak peak at the Staples Holiday Window Display. Unlike most, this project is decorated completely with office products - all of which will be donated to the Boys & Girl's Club of America.

We'll also get a lesson on decorating on the cheap with Top Design star Andrea Schroder. You can join Larry, too, this morning at 40th Street and 6th Avenue.

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The PIX Morning News' Larry Hoff is live with Lauren "The Car Coach" Fix on the West Side. Fix has the top three tips to help you keep your car running for the long haul. She'll also review tips on how to get your car geared up for cold weather and also things you can do to make your car last longer.

For mroe information, visit www.laurenfix.com.

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You know Christmas is upon us if Larry Hoff is jumping off a building!

It's Larry's holiday annual tradition and he will be dressed as Santa as he rings in the season by rappeling off the highest building in Stamford, CT to kick off their holiday shopping season. Stamford's shopping district is offering deep discounts on unique gifts that you just won't find in your average mall.

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New Yorkers are welcome to kick back relax, and get SPIFF'd for the holidays at SPIFF for men. SPIFF for men is hosting an evening of complimentary treatments such as shave, manicure, shoe shine, massage.

SPIFF is located at 750 Third Avenue at 46th Street. For more information, visit www.spiffnyc.com.

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Larry is checking out a state of the art gym set up in West Babylon Senior High School in Long Island. Students can scale the rock climbing wall or test out the ropes course on the football field. There is also the fitness center which is like a gym.

It is utilized not only by the athletes who play sports but used in gym classes. it has several stationery bikes and this year they brought on an instructor to teach a few spinning classes. There are the typical weight machines and treadmills and there are also some yoga mats.

For more information, visit www.wbschools.org.

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Entering its 10th year, the Grand Central Holiday Fair continues to attract New Yorkers and tourists alike.

Known for its exceptional product mix, the Holiday Fair consistently impresses customers from all walks of life. Conveniently located in the heart of midtown Manhattan, Grand Central Terminal’s Vanderbilt Hall is the perfect destination for an elegant shopping experience. And, unlike other Manhattan holiday gift fairs, it’s indoors!

For more information, visit grandcentralterminal.com.

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Larry Hoff lends a hand at the New York City Rescue Mission downtown, preparing Thanksgiving Dinner for underserved clients. You can join him at the New York City Rescue Mission (90 Lafayette Street) in Manhattan.

For more information, visit www.nycrescue.org.

Larry is at the Whole Foods Market in TriBeCa today to find last minute hostess gifts on a budget for under $25. You can join him at 150 Greenwich Street (at Warren Street).

For more information, visit www.wpix.com/holiday or www.wholefoodsmarket.com/holidays/giving/index.php.

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Toys"R"Us opens a 65,000 square foot "R" Superstore (full-sized Babies"R"Us and Toys"R"Us under on roof) in Secaucus, one of only 14 others in the nation. We'll get a sneak peak of the hottest new toys for babies, toddlers and older kids for every budget, and get an exclusive look at some of the best Black Friday Deals around.

You can hang out with Larry Hoff this morning at the new Toys"R"Us Superstore at 7 Mill Creek Road, Secaucus, New Jersey.

For more information, visit www.toysrus.com.

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Wintuk, the annual Cirque Du Soleil show, is back to celebrate the season. Larry goes behind the scenes of this magical performance which is running through January 4, 2009. He's at the WaMu Theatre at Madison Square Garden.

For more information, visit www.cirquedusoleil.com.

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One of the city's largest food banks is feeling the economic pinch. Lehman Bros collapse means a good portion of the budget this year disappeared -- this as one in five New York City children rely on food pantries for meals.

Larry is live at a City Harvest Fundraiser to explain what you can do to help, and how to access assistance if you need it. He's at Daivd Bouley's Secession at 30 Hudson Street (btwn Duane and Reade Streets).

For more information, visit www.cityharvest.org.

It's the kick off to a monthly series where we take you to our area's hidden gems and show you a side of the city that's a mystery to most.

Larry will be in Astor Place outside the Mudd Truck quizzing commuters on their New York street smarts.

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First, Tamsen visited their sales robot wakamuru, now Larry's heating things up with them.

UNIQLO, a top Japanese designer of casual wear, launches its innovative line of Heat Tech innerwear this month. The public will be able to test their 'cool factor' and get free Heat Tech clothing from a giant human vending machine from 10am to 1pm on Times Square's Military Island (44th Street and Broadway).

For more information, visit www.voteheattech.com or www.uniqlo.com/us/stores/ny_soho_store.html.

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Virgin Megastore is teaming up with Bailey's for a "Listen To Your Lips" campaign and creating a karaoke booth in their main window at the 14th Street store in Union Square.

Larry will show off his vocal talents and talk to Lipps Inc of Funkytown about this event.

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We met the contenders - now we're hitting the road to see how much gas these models actually use in the real world. Larry and drivers will start from the Jones Beach pencil then drive to Gilgo Beach. We'll get an idea how much gas it took each vehicle to get from point A to point B.

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Larry's taking the cars and hitting the road at the Greater New York Auto Dealer Association in Whitestone, Queens. Today, we're matching up the top model in each technology to see how they fare. It's a showdown between Fuel Efficent vs. Hybrid and Diesel vs. Smart Engine.

For more information, call (718) 746-5900 or visit www.gnyada.com.

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Larry's back at the Greater New York Auto Dealer Association in Whitestone, Queens. Today, we're pitting diesel cars against smart engines.

Diesel
Mercedes Benz R320 (18/24)
Volkswagen Jetta TDI (30/41)

vs.

Smart Engine
Kia Rondo (20/27)
Cadillac Escalade Hybrid (20/21)

For more information, call (718) 746-5900 or visit www.gnyada.com.

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Yesterday, we checked out the automobile contenders. Today, we're putting them to the test at the Greater New York Auto Dealer Association (15-30 Petracca Place, Whitestone, New York). For more information, call (718) 746-5900 or visit www.gnyada.com.

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Larry Hoff kicked off Day 1 of his Fuel Face-Off Week by introducing us to the hottest technology on the road. Here's your vehicle cheat sheet:

Fuel Efficient
4-cylinder internal-combustion engines with fuel injection systems.

Hybrid
Combination electric motor and internal-combustion engine power the vehicle, batteries run electric motor, gasoline fuels combustion engine.

Diesel
Diesel fuels internal-combustion engine with new turbo-charged fuel injection.

Smart Engines
Computers will shut down engine cylanders when they are not needed to power the car.

For more information check out www.gnyada.com.

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"Liquid Chrome" is the new exhibition of exquisitely designed and constructed motorcycles by Chicara Nagata. The motorcycles were custom-designed by the artist, take about 7500 hours to sculpt, and are crafted entirely by hand. These automotive sculptures are also fully functioning and fitted with antique engines.

Four motorcycles, worth over $1.5 million USD, with their hand-crafted parts, will be on display at the Ippodo Gallery (521 W. 26th Street, New York, NY 10001) in New York’s Chelsea district beginning November 7 through January 31, 2009.

Larry will give us a preview and speak with the curator and artist.

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The 12th season of Cablevision's weekly Jeopardy-esque high school quiz show The Challenge starts Saturday, November 8.

Over 180 high schools are participating in The Challenge for a chance to win $10,000 for their school. Teams are made up of students who are high achievers (all-star scholars) who have a great knowlege of history, arts and literature, current events, math and science.

Larry will be with two high school teams where he puts them to the challenge to see if they're as good as they think they are!

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Barack Obama is our president-elect and we're giving you the chance to put in your two cents and give a little a advice to the next commander-in-chief.

Join Larry at the PATH Station in Hoboken, New Jersey, where he will be talking to commuters.

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Larry's was at the 7-11 on 544 Broad Street (at Bay Avenue) in Bloomfield, NJ early last month to discover if New Jersey voters preferred red McCain or blue Obama coffee cups.

Now Larry's back and playing unscientific survey pollster again to see if voter opinion has changed today, Election Day, and to get last minute advice for the candidates from the men and women about to decide the man who will fill the White House vacancy.

New Jersey is one of very few states where voters support for the Republican and Democratic presidential nominee is still split down the middle. You can visit Larry to tell him how you already or will vote by showing him your colored cup of morning joe.

Check out the latest "7-Election" results at www.7-election.com.

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World Cares Center will be hosting it's seventh annual Iron Skillet Cook Off. Larry will be filming the firefighters cooking at Strata located at 915 Broadway.

For more information, visit worldcares.org/node/344.

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Larry celebrated Halloween at Six Flags Great Adventure. Check out all the thrills and chills of the theme park's annual "Fright Night" tonight through Sunday.

For more information, check out www.sixflags.com/greatadventure.

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The CW11's Larry Hoff hit the mountains of the Mohonk Preserve in Ulster County for a unique look at this breathtaking locale. Check out www.ulstertourism.info.

Scale the Gunks at the Mohonk Preserve: www.mohonkpreserve.org.

And the CW11 Morning News like to thank the Buttermilk Falls Inn and Spa for accommodating Larry and his crew. You can find them at:
Buttermilk Falls Inn and Spa
220 North Road
Milton, NY 1254
(877) 746-6772
www.buttermilkfallsinn.com

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Forget painting the town red. Larry's painting the school red, blue and green at the Bronx Aerospace High School with the Publicolor Program. He's bringing a bright and colorful future to New York City students.

For more information on Publicolor, visit www.publicolor.org.

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Larry's under the big top with the Big Apple Circus with a preview of the annual fun. They will be in town from October 23 thru January 18, 2009 at Lincoln Center/Damrosch Park.

For more information, visit www.bigapplecircus.org.

And for more on their New York tour, visit www.bigapplecircus.org/tickets/venue.aspx?id=1338.

We eat a big chunk of our budgets -- literally! Many of us spend hundreds of dollars at the grocery store each week. But a supermarket insider is taking larry down the aisles to offer him tips on cutting costs and maximizing savings.

Larry's at a Stop & Shop in Forest Hills, Queens to find out how we can cut costs at the market.

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Larry's cleaning up this morning as part of the bi-annual "It's My Park! Day."

But New York's green spaces need your help today. Join over 12,000 volunteers cleaning up parks around the five boroughs.

Visit www.partnershipsforparks.org/impd/details.html for more information.

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Larry's got our halloween preview at midtown's Jekyll & Hyde Restaurant. Check out the spook-tacular fun at www.jekyllpub.com.

Time Out New York's Ashlea Halpern also stopped by with her picks for the hottest halloween events around town:

They included:
1. Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde screening
2. Village Halloween Parade
3. The Greatest Halloween Party Ever IV

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Wine Guru Gary Vaynerchuk explained how to navigate your wine shop. His advice:

- Determine how the store is laid out. By variety? By region? By wine style? Just a bunch of shiny displays?

- Ask the merchant what they have that is exciting and off the beaten path

- Describe a type of wine you like and a price range and ask them to suggest something good that you've probably never tasted before

- Try to go to stores that offer wine tasting so you can try before you buy!

For more information, check out tv.winelibrary.com.

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Ben Bernake just offered his take on fixing the economy, with includes “significant economic stimulus.” President Bush is planning another economic summit to try to craft policies to stop the free fall. But politicians and economists alike are throwing around a lot of catch-phrases but little meaning.

We are going to ask our viewers what they think needs to be done to fix the economy, or at least fix their family finances. We will also get their best money saving secret to help other viewers increase their bottom line.

Larry is going to be outside the National Debt Clock at 6th Ave and 44th Street asking passersby: “How would you fix the economy?”

For more information, visit www.brillig.com/debt_clock.

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A drop in retail sales proves we just can't hit the stores like we used to. But you can find your own fortune without even leaving your home. Larry visits a typical couple and reveals the money savers hiding in your closet - from renting out your wedding tiara to selling those summer items on eBay - the money will soon be rolling in!

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Nearly 700 New York City business and civic leaders will officially launch PENCIL partnerships with more than 600 public schools throughout all five boroughs on PENCIL's 14th Annual "Principal For A Day." Larry joins the illustrious group as he helps kicks off the Principal For A Day program at PS 268 in Jamaica, NY to get the real scoop on what goes on in your kids' classroom

The relationship between business and school is a substantive one. Merrill Lynch and PENCIL have been partnered since 2006 to provide students with career awareness opportunity, and to help them feel less sheltered in their Jamaica, Queens community.

So far, they've organized a College Day and a Career Day, led a financial workshop for students based on Merrill Lynch’s “Investing Pays Off” curriculum and hosted students at Merrill Lynch’s offices and the WTC site.

Today, Tonia Bottoms of Merrill Lynch and Michael Haberman of PENCIL are at PS 268 in Jamaica, NY. The school's principal is Lissa Stewart.

For more information and if your company would like to participate in this program, visit www.pencil.org.

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October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, and the Jeffery Stein Salon is jumping on the bandwagon and making the woman of New York look their best. Larry will lend a hand to perpare for tomorrow's Cut-A-Thon to benefit breast cancer research. All proceeds go to this Sunday's Making Strides Breast Cancer Walk.

You can help out too! Head over to 685 3rd Avenue (at 43rd Street) today until 6pm for your $30 hair cut. It's a great look for a great cause!

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Larry helped us winterize our home this morning with the help of Renewal By Andersen.
Check out their energy saving expo and wine tasting for ideas to slash your energy bills this winter.

Don't forget to:
- Change your smoke alarm batteries
- Use energy star efficient light bulbs
- Caulk windows
- Tighten windows, doors and hinges

Renewal By Andersen's Open House is every weekend in October from 1pm to 5pm at 2029 New Highway, Farmingdale, NY. For more information, visit renewalbyandersen.com or call (866) 572-2635.

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The members of TLC once sang “don’t go chasing waterfalls,” but don’t tell that to Larry Hoff because that what he’s doing today. The Hoff will be live at the Brooklyn Promenade and he's covering the final day of the New York City Waterfall Exhibit by Olafur Eliasson.

For more information, visit www.newyorkcitywaterfalls.com.

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In New York, today, October 10 is the last day to register to vote in time for the November 4 presidential election, but Larry was getting the word out in Chester, New Jersey, with the help of the Vote '08 Corn Maze!

For more information on the fall fun at the Stoney Hill Farm Market, check out www.StonyHillGardens.com.

Register to vote at www.rockthevote.com/rtv_register.html?ms=indexNoPop.

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Larry was live Goodyear Auto Service Center in New Jersey giving important car care tips for the winter weather that will save you big bucks. One lucky customer will also recieve a free ser of tires.

For more info on services, log onto www.goodyeartires.com.

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Larry was live with the famous Harlem Globetrotters who are uptown hosting a training camp and their second annual "Return To Harlem" game and training camp with the New York City Police Athletic League for Harlem grammer and middle school students. The Globetrotters will teach him tricks, spins and school him on the court.

For more info on camp and shows, log onto www.harlemglobetrotters.com or call 800-641-HOOP.

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Larry's at the 7-Eleven on Broad Street in Bloomfield, NJ to discover if voters prefer red McCain or blue Obama coffee cups. Larry's playing pollster and conducting his own informal, unscientific survey of New Jerseyians who are casting their ballots with each cup of morning joe. New Jersey is one of very few states where voters support for the Republican and Democratic presidential nominee is still split down the middle.

Check out the latest "7-Election" results at www.7-election.com.

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The heat is on so stop, drop and roll! Larry was live at the Great Neck Vigilant Fire Department headquarters on Long Island where they are teaching you and training you how to avoid or get out of a home fire. It's National Fire Prevention Week and this year's theme is "prevent home fires."

According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), in 2007, U.S. fire departments responded to 399,000 home structure fires. These fires caused 13,600 civilian injuries, 2,865 civilian deaths, $7.4 billion in direct damage. The Hoff and the volunteers will have a mock home on fire and train how to get you and your family out of a smokey situation.

For more information, log onto www.vigilantfd.com or call 516.482.5000 and www.nfpa.org or call 617.770.3000.

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Larry’s pow wowing in Bridgeton, New Jersey! Tomorrow is the 2nd Annual Celebration Pow Wow and he’s with Native American Indians learning some history and how to do the Rational Dance.

For more information on how to be a part of all the festivities, call 973.764.8554 or visit www.VernonHistoricalSociety.com.

Larry was checking out The Intrepid before it left Manhattan. The aircraft carrier will make a historic journey back home to Pier 86 on Manhattan’s West Side from her current berth at the Staten Island Homeport, where it has undergone an extensive two-year refurbishment project. Her anchors go up at 11am.

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Larry's going mad at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey! He's with Steve the Science Guy who comes up with quirky science experiments to make students see how science can be fun.

Hoff and the Science Guy will launch the 4-H National Science Experiment, a 100-year-old agricultural youth organization that gets students of all ages involved in science to turn you into a mad scientist.

For more information on 4-H, log onto www.4-h.org, and for more information on Rutgers' participation in NJ 4-H National Science Experiment Day, visit www.njaes.rutgers.edu/spotlight/4-hscience.asp.

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Larry is pumping up at Levvitown, Long Island! He's delivering free heating oil this morning. In partnership with and codfuel.com, we are giving one lucky home owner on Long Island 100 gallons of free oil to heat their home.

Codfuel.com is the only free website of it's kind dedicated to save home owners up to 60 cents per gallon. You can be the next winner of 100 gallons or more, just log on to www.codfuel.com and register for your free membership. All winners are randomly drawn from codfuel.com's member list.

And you can still save money if you're not a Long Islander. If you need oil now, just watching this show will save you money! Order oil on codfuel.com today with your credit card and use promo code: "larry". It will save you 7 cents per gallon instantly!

For more info on how to be the next on to win free oil delivery and on the company and ways to save, log onto www.codfuel.com or 631.587.3200.

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School's back in session and Larry's checking out fun field trips that schools can take their students on to make learning a hands-on experience. Larry was live at Long Island Game Farm where you can plan field trips or go for fun.

For more info log onto www.longislandgamefarm.com or call 631.878.6644.

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It's un-flippable, un-flappable, un-leakeable and un-believeable. It's the Gustbuster: the world's best umbrella!

Larry's at the headquarters testing out the un-breakable umbrella in a wind tunnel to prove that it's windproof to keep you dry on stormy days ... like today!

For more info on products, log onto www.gustbuster.com or call 888.487.8287.

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It's National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and Larry's saddling up for the cause!

He was live at Black River Farm in Ringoes, New Jersey where they are holding a benefit to raise funds for childhood cancer research this weekend. There are three opportunities to come out and show support.

For more information on how to be a part of all the fun, log onto www.blackriverfarm.org or call 908.284.0200.

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Larry was live at Chelsea Piers taking their part in their "Mommy and Me" classes that you can take with your kids and sign up for one day time class before October 1 - and get four free toddler gym passes.

For more info log onto www.chelseapiers.com or call 212.336.6500.

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It's food shop 'til you drop! Larry's with Susan Samtur the Coupon Queen, who will show you how to fill up your shopping cart and clip coupons to save you big bucks on your food shopping bill. So listen up, be smart and get ready to roll down the food aisles with a smile.

For more info on savings, log onto www.refundlebundle.com or call 914.592.1647.

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It's apple season in the Big Apple and Larry's going apple picking. He's at Masker Orchards in Warwick, New York to show you where you can pick your own tree and your own apples.

For more information about the orchard, log onto www.maskers.com or call 845.986.1058.

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Larry's a dirty dog! It's the American Kennel Club's annual Responsible Dog Ownership Day throughout the country geared towards making dogs good citizens. In New York, it'll be held tomorrow in Madison Square Park. Larry's lying around with the hounds doing tricks and flips while all in good manner. It's time to make your pooch a priority.

For more info on event and the American Kennel Club, log onto www.akc.org or call 919.233.9767.

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On your mark, get set, spin! Samsonite's celebrating their brand new luggage set by hosting a Spinner's Challenge Course in their midtown showroom with their new four-wheel spinner luggage. Larry's with a few brides-to-be, who are taking part of the spinning challenege and whoever is the fastest will win a Samsonite set.

For product information, log onto www.samsonite.com or call 800.262.8282.

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Larry's down at the famous San Gennaro Feast! It's the 81st year and he's walking you through the streets showing you the set up with all the Italian specialties. He's at the biggest feast on the East in the heart of Little Italy, which is going on now and runs for two weeks.

For more information on the feast, log onto www.sangennaro.org.

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Go, team, go! It's the Hofstra "Pride" Homecoming game against the University of Rhode Island this Saturday. And Larry's hanging with the Hofstra team to show you the behind-the-scenes of the intense workout routine and getting ready for the big game. Come support our local team with spirit and head out to Hofstra's football festivities where kickoff is at 1pm.

For more info on games or hofstra log onto www.hofstra.edu or call 516.463.6600.

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Larry was live in Connecticut with the Lil' Races, who are getting ready for this weekend’s All American Soap Box Derby that is benefiting United Way of Greenwich and its partners. He was squeezing in a soap box car for the greatest and oldest amateur youth racing series that teaches boys and girls teamwork, spirit and values.

For more info on the event and charity, log onto www.GreenwichSoapBoxDerby.com or call 203.622.7979.

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Larry Hoff was live with the American Red Cross, who were one of the first to assist in helping victims of the September 11 attacks and are always one of the first rescue teams on site for any emergencyy situation. Hoff was at the American Red Cross' New York headquarters where they house their training faciliy and will show a demonstation of a typical Red Cross rescue.

For more info and to volunteer, log onto www.nyredcross.org or call 877.REDCROSS.

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School's in session and kids are out and about. And now's the time to remind kids how be safe and avoid potential abductors. Danger can lie by bus stops or school corners. Some perps even trail students home.

Larry's learning the mixed martial art moves with children at Borodin's Gym in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn. These kids are taking the class so they are able to defend themselves.

For more info on classes, log onto www.borodinsgym.com or call 718.332.7993

Larry's got the back-to-school blues in! The Hoff is going shopping in Rosedale, Queens and he's taking some lucky school students on a back-to-school shopping spree at Conway's where they have the chance to grab their school gear for the year!

For more info on locations, log onto www.conwaystores.com or call 718.828.0581.

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Ring the bell! It's recess! Larry's was live with the students of PS 65X, who are getting a playground to run around at recess in courtesy of Out2Play, a non-profit org that builds and refurbishes playspaces in New York City public schools. Hoff will help with the finishing touches and then unveil the surprise play area to the kids.

For more info on Out2Play, log onto www.out2play.org or call 917.648.5291.

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School may be in session but kids are still camping at Camp Pa-Qua-Tuck -- a camp for kids with disabilites. And our own Larry Hoff is helping out with raising money to keep the camp going. You can help out, too, this Sunday and take part in their Camp Cares Fair.

For more info on how to be a part of all the fun, log onto www.camppaquatuck.com or call 631.878.1070.

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Are you ready for some football? The CW11's Larry Hoff is and he's at Dick's Sporting Goods Store in Roosevelt Field Mall for Football Fan Frenzy where fans race to the top of the rock to try to get a pair of tickets for tonight's NFL home opening season game.

It's the NY Giants vs. the Washington Redskins and the Hoff will be having football fun with fans hoping to score.

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Larry was live at the 14th Street Y, where they will be holding a free fair this Sunday. For more information, log onto www.14streety.org or call 212.780.0800.

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Larry was live at the East Farmingdale Fire Department where they gave students demonstrations on how to get out of a smoky situation so they can have a safe school year. For more information, log onto www.eastfarmingdalefd.org or call 631.694.3548

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Larry was live at Point Lookout Beach on Long Island hanging with the lifeguards who are getting ready for the end of beach season.

For more info on beach events and location, log onto www.toh.li or call 516.431.3900.

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